Protecting Your Baby’s Skin in Winter

Winter conditions such as dry winds, cold temperatures, snow, and rain can be harmful for your baby. It is common for babies and young children to get sick in the winter because of decreasing temperatures and the flu season. The harsh winter weather alone can cause damage to your baby’s skin. Their skin is so sensitive and can become irritated more so than adults’ skin. Cold winter air and dry, heated indoor air can cause irritation and dryness of the skin making eczema flare ups more frequent. Here are some ways to protect your baby’s skin during the winter.

When bathing your baby, be extra cautious of the water temperature. You should always practice safe bathing techniques, not just in the winter. The temperature should be lukewarm, a mixture of hot and cold water. Cold water will making your baby uncomfortable and water that is too hot can dry the skin out more or burn their sensitive skin. Also, use soap made from natural products that aren’t too heavily scented. Unnatural products can contain harsh chemicals that could make a winter rash worse. Moisturizing after bathing is smart because the skin is clean. It is common for babies to suffer from eczema, so using eczema oil will help to prevent that.

You may be surprised to know that babies can regulate their body temperature just as well as adults can. Don’t dress your baby in too many layers trying to keep them warm. If your baby becomes overheated they may develop an irritating heat rash. Keep your baby warm with jackets and blankets. Dress your baby in material that can breathe a little such as cotton. Dress your baby as you would dress yourself. It is common to add an extra layer of clothing to your outfit to stay warm, but only layer up once.

Adults and babies are often irritated by chapped lips during the winter. It may not seem like your baby’s lips could get chapped because they appear moist from drooling, teething, or having a pacifier. You can use a lip balm on your baby but make sure it isn’t the kind that has a tint of color. Find an organic brand that won’t cause irritation. Using lip balm will add a protective layer that will heal or prevent chapped lips.

To protect your baby’s hands and feet, which are often exposed to the outside elements, you can use gloves and socks. Wearing gloves will protect your baby’s hands from cold winter winds. When skin is exposed to wind, cold air, and other elements, the skin can become very dry. A lot of heat is also lost through the tops of our heads. Find a cute, little beanie or hat for your baby to wear. Unlike adults, some babies don’t have a lot of hair to keep the tops of their heads warm.

About the Author: Melanie Nader is the founder of the Homestead Company which makes premium quality natural skin care products including eczema oil and diaper ointment made with the finest 100% natural ingredients. For more information, visit http://www.homesteadcompany.com.

High Temperatures and Birth Rates in August

Late summer months and early fall months have the highest birth rates during the year. July, August, and September hold the highest records for new births. There are many factors that contribute to the hot months showing the most new births. A lot of families plan the birth of their new family member to coincide with the summer vacation plans, teachers plan for summer births when they have 2 to 3 months of vacation time, and cold winters lead to cuddling and other things with your better half.

Parents will have to stock up on sunscreen and bathing suits and things like diapers and diaper ointment during the summer. According to statistics by the National Health Center, August has the highest birth rates. Two states that are major contributors of this statistic are Mississippi and Louisiana; both states have high birth rates in the United States.

The most common day during the week that babies are born is the middle of the week, Wednesday. Weekends are popular for parents who are planning to have C-sections (cesarean delivery) or who are having their labor induced. A lot of planning goes into a pregnancy and birth because a lot of moms are working moms. Maternity leave is only 4 to 6 weeks and some parents make the choice to miss as little work as possible.

There are a lot of factors besides the month of the year or day of the week that affects birth rates. It is surprising that things such as government, religious, and social beliefs can affect birth rate. Some countries try to limit the size of a family or how many children can be born within a time period. Other countries give benefits or incentives for families that have more children, and as a result, those countries have high birth rates.

Some religions also teach that birth control using contraception is looked down upon. Religions that follow these teachings typically have higher birth rates than religions who don’t have guidelines or teachings about forms of birth control.

Economics and poverty rates are another factor in birth rates. People who can afford to have children usually have more births or plan to have a pregnancy at some point. This factor is somewhat contradictory in nature. Studies have shown that in high economic times birth rates are low for some families. On the other hand, countries with low poverty rates tend to have high birth rates because children are seen as a way to make money or help with family farms, businesses, or income for example.

The age of the parents can also affect how many children a family has. Typically most women have children before they are in their mid 30s. Younger couples usually start having kids early and tend to keep having children. Older couples or people who are remarried later in life tend not to have any more children.

About the Author: Melanie Nader is the founder of the Homestead Company which makes premium quality natural skin care products including eczema oil and diaper ointment made with the finest 100% natural ingredients. For more information, visit http://www.homesteadcompany.com.

Holiday Host Gifts from Organic Flowers to Natural Skin Care Products

The holidays are a time to invite friends over for fun times, making memories, and enjoying one another’s company. Holiday parties are thrown for exquisite dinner parties, ornament making parties, card making parties, and gift buying trunk shows for example. A warm hearted friend or family member opens their home for holiday fun and a place to host a party or event. It is common for guests to bring the host a gift in appreciation of inviting friends and family into their homes for fun holiday occasions. Here are some ideas for all natural, organic, holiday host gifts.

A lovely bouquet of flowers or a poinsettia arrangement are always welcomed and greatly appreciated by the host. This gift idea is a way to show your thanks for an invitation to an event or dinner, and they also act as a decorative addition to the host’s home. Poinsettias are perfect during the holiday season because they are festive in color and are a common holiday decoration. You could also make a flower arrangement with flowers from your own garden or from a local garden where you live. Organic flowers are beautiful and safe for your or the host’s home because they are pesticide free.

Baking some type of sweet treat, pie, or bread is another great gift idea. The host could use your home baked gift at her dinner for dessert or save it for themselves after everyone has left as a nice way to relax and enjoy something wonderful tasting. Baking or cooking with organic ingredients will ensure the best tasting dish that is healthful and good for our bodies. Organic cooking won’t have any synthetic or harmful ingredients. You could bake a warm apple pie, some sweet pumpkin bread, or some homemade fudge. These are festive and great tasting holiday treats.

Throwing a dinner party or holiday party can be stressful and take a lot of work and preparation for the host. A great idea for a host gift is to make a basket with relaxing lotions, candles, or body oils. You can include all of these to make a variety basket with different types of relaxation products. Making the basket with natural skin care products will show that you really care about your host because you aren’t giving harmful products with harsh chemicals that could cause skin irritation, which isn’t very relaxing. Organic products are made with relaxing scents and ingredients such as plumeria or cucumber. The host will really appreciate being able to relax with organic cucumber body butter.

You could give one or all of these ideas for a host gift. When you are preparing the gift for your host, take the time to make the presentation beautiful. The holiday host will love these gifts.

About the Author: Melanie Nader is the founder of the Homestead Company which makes premium quality natural skin care products including eczema oil and diaper ointment made with the finest 100% natural ingredients. For more information, visit http://www.homesteadcompany.com.

Green Cleaning

Healthier Cleaning
Have you ever walked down the aisle of cleaning products at your local store? It seems like every year the amount of cleaning products grows and grows. Cleaning supply companies try to convince us we need a different cleaning product for every thing in our house. This simply isn’t true.
Our grandmothers and great-grandmothers kept their houses cleans without all the benefit of these cleaning products. How did they do it? Soap. Just good old-fashioned soap and water will clean and kill germs without all the worry of what chemicals might be lurking in a product and what kind of ill effect they could have on the health of our family members. I use a lot of just plain soap and water on a rag to clean most things.
I try to have my children help out with chores around the house, and that often involves cleaning. I don’t want my children to get cleaning products all over their skin. Your skin is your largest organ and can absorb toxins placed on the skin. So I make my own cleaning products out of simple house hold products that don’t have the health risk or the price tag of many commercially made cleaning products.
Just plain white vinegar is great for cleaning. I use it mainly to clean windows and mirrors. It does a good job, but honestly it is a little harder to use than the bottled blue stuff. It takes a little more diligence to keep the windows from streaking, but its worth it to me. I also mix equal parts water and distilled white vinegar in a plastic spray bottle. I use it to spot clean my walls, clean bathroom sinks and toilettes. It is a good general cleaner.
Vinegar can also be used as a fabric softener and as a rinse agent in your dish washer. Put straight vinegar on your cutting board to disinfect. It can also help take the mildew stains off of house siding.
Homemade furniture polish can be made simply by mixing equal parts of vinegar and olive oil (or vegetable oil) in a plastic spray bottle. Just add a few drops of lemon essential oil to the mix. The bottle needs to be shaken often while in use to the oil and vinegar in suspension. Be careful not to spray on windows or fabric. I don’t recommend allowing your children to use this mixture as they can make a mess.
To clean my shower, I spray it with the vinegar and water mixture. If I have built up soap scum, I use a scrubbing sponge that are used to scrub dishes. I keep a separate one, of course for the shower. It works great with a little elbow grease.
The product I hate the most is oven cleaner. I hate the smell. For those of us not blessed to have a self-cleaning oven, you can make your own oven cleaner. Just mix 1 teaspoon of vinegar, 1 teaspoon of liquid dish soap, I teaspoon of borax ( in the laundry soap aisle), and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice to 1 quart of hot water. Let it sit on the grease or the crusted on burnt black stuff in the bottom of your oven for 30 minutes. Then use a dish sponge scrubber. I put on old towel or newspaper under the crack of my oven door to catch any spills.
Vinegar, lemon juice, and baking soda can be used to clean almost any mess and any surface in your house or laundry. A search on the Internet will give you plenty of information on any cleaner you could need, like a laundry stain remover. One web site is devoted entirely to vinegar. It’s very informative.
Remember your skin is an organ too and needs the same care as we give the rest of the body. Not only should cleaning products be a concern to you, but beauty products too. I don’t want to put stuff on my skin that might have harmful side effects.
Happy Cleaning.
written by Shannon Ulrich

Eczema Friendly Thanksgiving Dinner

A favorite and festive holiday for most people is Thanksgiving. It is a time to come together with family and friends and give thanks for our health and prosperity. Let’s not forget to mention too how wonderful the food is and how fun it is to cook all day with our family and watch some competitive football games. There are traditional Thanksgiving foods that are cooked every year that we wait in anticipation for like green bean casserole and a perfectly baked turkey. Some foods, however, can cause allergies and eczema flare ups. Here are some menu items to make a perfect Thanksgiving dinner that won’t cause an eczema flare up.

Dairy products such as milk are a common known trigger. A traditional side eaten every year is green bean casserole. Two ingredients used to make this dish are cream of mushroom soup and milk. Instead of adding milk, you can substitute rice milk. If you don’t like the taste of rice milk, you could cook the green beans in vegetable broth and then add fried onions on top for some crunch after they are cooked how you like them.

Milk is also used to make mashed potatoes. A lot of recipes advise adding butter or margarine for added flavor and creamy potatoes. Substitute rice milk and use real butter and this should make the potatoes for allergy/eczema friendly. If the substitutions don’t quite have the flavor you like, you can make mashed cauliflower which is very healthy, tasty, and has the same consistency as mashed potatoes.

Wheat and breads also cause eczema flare ups. Instead of making rolls, you can make or buy fresh rye bread. There are many different types of breads that aren’t made with yeast or wheat. Try something like quinoa or spelt bread to make you stuffing with. You may need to play around with stuffing recipes using these breads in advance because it can take trial and error to get the best stuffing recipe. Recipes with substitutions need some tweaking but always take very good as a traditional recipe.

Pies of all varieties are a great dessert and offer a sweet taste after such a savory meal. When choosing which pies to bake for your after dinner treat, avoid acidic fruits and nuts. Instead of making pecan pie, make pumpkin pie instead. If you are making fruit pies, don’t use any fruits that are acidic. Also, artificial sweeteners are known to cause flare ups, so use real sugar. A little bit of sugar during the holidays can be a healthy splurge in this case.

Processed foods and chemical additives should also be avoided when planning your dinner menu. Use organic ingredients and spend a few extra dollars purchasing an organic free range turkey as well. The meat and produce will taste better, are healthier for you, and won’t cause eczema flare ups. Most prepackaged foods will cause skin irritation, so use all fresh ingredients in your recipes and invite friends and family to help you cook everything from scratch.

Allergies and eczema causes are different for everyone. If some of these foods don’t cause a flare up for you, then by all means stick to the original recipe. Keeping a food journal will help you keep track of what causes you problems or not. Plan your menu in advance, look at the recipes, and substitute ingredients as needed. Your Thanksgiving dinner will be perfect and very tasty.

About the Author: Melanie Nader is the founder of the Homestead Company which makes premium quality natural skin care products including eczema oil and diaper ointment made with the finest 100% natural ingredients. For more information, visit http://www.homesteadcompany.com.

How to Make and Store Homemade Organic Baby Food

What we put in our bodies is just as important as what we put on our bodies such as lotions and creams. It is also important to monitor what you are feeding your baby because parents control their diet. All ages from newborns, toddlers, teens, and adults, can live a healthy lifestyle and control the ingredients used in the foods that are prepared for them to eat. You can control what’s in your baby’s food by making your own baby food at home. This will ensure a completely organic diet because you control how the food is being made. Here are some ways to make your own baby food and store it properly.

First and foremost for the food to be natural, you must use organic grown fruits or vegetables. Natural baby products are the healthiest to use. If the ingredients aren’t organic, the purpose of making your baby’s food isn’t as powerful because you would be subjecting your baby to pesticides that may be used by inorganic farmers. The chemicals can have long term negative effects on the health of your baby. Organic produce is chemical free and better for you and your child. Even though you are using organic produce, be sure to wash the fruits or vegetables thoroughly to remove any dirt.

I would recommend buying fresh fruits and vegetables that are in season so that your baby can try different types of foods. However, if there is a certain food that your baby likes and it’s not in season, you can buy frozen organic produce. Frozen produce is just as good as fresh because of the freezing process that is used.

Once the produce is washed, boil or steam it to the consistency your baby is able to eat. For example, when your baby is just starting out on solid foods, the homemade baby food should be very mushy. So you can cook the produce longer than you normally would. If you are using frozen produce, follow the cooking instructions provided and allow additional cooking time to make sure it is soft enough for the consistency you want. Keep in mind that some fruits won’t need to be cooked such as bananas.

After the vegetables or fruits are cooked, you can now puree the ingredients. You can do a mixture of vegetables or fruits or even combine some fruits and vegetables. You can puree the ingredients in a blender, food processor, or by hand with a whisk. It will be easier to use either a blender or food processor and the baby food will come out smoother. If your baby has been eating solid foods for a while and you don’t need to the food to be so mushy, then blending by hand would be a good option.

Once you have prepared the homemade baby food, you can now store it in jars, ice cube trays, or Tupperware. Ice cube trays are ideal because of portion control. Usually one ice cube is a serving of food for a small baby. Freezing the food will make it last longer and will avoid bacteria. If you want to refrigerate the food, only keep it refrigerated for 2 to 3 days in glass jars or Tupperware. After a few days the food can spoil because there aren’t preservatives in it.

About the Author: Melanie Nader is the founder of the Homestead Company which makes premium quality natural skin care products including eczema oil and diaper ointment made with the finest 100% natural ingredients. For more information, visit http://www.homesteadcompany.com.

Best Places to Live with Eczema

The United States has many wonderful cities each with different climates, native plants, and even allergies. There are certain places in the country to live that can affect your allergies if you suffer from cedar, mold, or other types of allergens. You should choose to live where you will be the healthiest. This is true for people who also suffer from eczema. You want to live in an ideal climate that will keep your skin from becoming too dry.

Living in the right city won’t cure your eczema but it will keep the amount of flare ups you are experiencing to a minimum. Living in the most ideal climate and treating your flare ups with eczema oil should keep your skin healthy, moisturized, and looking great. You should live where the temperature and humidity is right for you and where there isn’t a lot of pollen, smoke, or dust. Here are some cities that have favorable climates and low allergens for people with eczema as reported by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA).

Seattle, Washington is such a beautiful city with a great climate. What is perhaps the most appealing are the low pollen rates. Also, they have a public non-smoking law. People with eczema may notice that smoke can irritate their skin, but it’s a personal choice for someone to smoke or not. For those that don’t smoke, the law in Seattle is great because you have an issue with second hand smoke. The climate is favorable due to the location near the water, and is considered a mild oceanic climate.

If you prefer the east coast, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America would recommend Cape Coral, Florida. This city had a very high air quality score and reported low for allergen rates. If you love the water you will love the canals and waterways because it has more than any other city. Being on the coast makes the city have a favorable climate.

Studies have shown that asthma is also linked to eczema which is why the cities chosen were based on the study completed by the AAFA. These cities are ideal, but not necessarily where you have to live. There are other ways to control your eczema as well so that your skin won’t cause irritation for you too frequently. Because climate is a factor for causing it, you could always purchase a humidifier for your home. This will help to control the temperature in your home. Humidifiers are inexpensive and won’t take up too much space.

In addition to controlling external factors as best you can, keep up with a regular skin care treatment so that you’ll stay moisturized. Always use natural skin care products such as eczema oil, lotions, or creams. Products and controlled temperature will make a difference with the amount of flare ups you are experiencing.

About the Author: Melanie Nader is the founder of the Homestead Company which makes premium quality natural skin care products including eczema oil and diaper ointment made with the finest 100% natural ingredients. For more information, visit http://www.homesteadcompany.com.

Treating Diapers Rash the Natural Way

It is a common occurrence for babies to get rashes from being in diapers so often. A lot of parents believe that their babies’ skin should be rash free at all times. It is okay for your babies to have some rashes. You need to make sure that the rash doesn’t get too severe so that your baby isn’t uncomfortable, unhealthy, or unsafe. If the skin is chapped or bleeding, then the rash is a severe one that needs to be treated immediately. Here are some natural ways to treat a rash that is becoming unhealthy to your baby’s skin.

Using these natural methods will not only treat diapers rash, but the methods can be used to prevent the rash from becoming too severe in the future.

The first treatment method that can be used all the time is wiping your baby’s bottom with a warm wash cloth instead of using wipes. You only need to use warm water, no soap. If you feel that you must use soap, be sure to buy one that is organic and fragrance free. If the rash is really bad and you notice that the wash cloth is adding discomfort, just rinse your baby’s bottom with warm water.

After using the warm wash cloth, let your baby’s bottom air dry. You don’t need to pat it dry. Having the diaper off for as long as possible is better for your baby’s skin. If you are afraid that your baby will go to the bathroom again, just place a towel underneath to catch any “accidents.” If you have the time, let your baby air dry for 15 to 20 minutes after every changing, and you will probably start to notice the rash will get better.

Use a natural diaper cream every time you put on a new diaper. The diaper cream will provide a barrier between the diaper and your baby’s skin which will help prevent diapers rash. There are different types of creams and ointment that you can use, but always use a natural product to avoid harsh or synthetic chemicals. Diaper rash oils are great because they are sensitive and provide a lot of moisture. If the rash is severe, the oil can be sprayed on the rash instead of rubbing it on which could cause more discomfort. The oil is absorbed very quickly too. If you need a thicker barrier try a baby butter or balm made from raw Shea butter. An organic balm will aid in treating yeast infections which are common with rashes.

Following these natural methods will ease the pain and discomfort caused from rashes, and will make the rash heal faster. These natural methods are safe and won’t cause irritation like some baby products that are made with synthetic ingredients.

About the Author: Melanie Nader is the founder of the Homestead Company which makes premium quality natural skin care products including eczema oil and diaper ointment made with the finest 100% natural ingredients. For more information, visit http://www.homesteadcompany.com.

Staying Self Confident with Skin Imperfections

Having self confidence and high self esteem will make your outlook on life more positive. When you walk with your head held high and have a confident stride, you will get things accomplished. You can also influence other people to feel good about them, and rub off some of your positive energy. It can be hard at times to exude the highest level of self confidence.

This can be even more difficult if you are experience some skin imperfections such as acne, dry patches, black heads, sunburns, or eczema. You may have feelings of embarrassment or low self esteem. You shouldn’t feel bad about yourself because everyone is beautiful and we all go through some type of skin imperfection at one time or another. Here are some tips and techniques to stay self confident.

Think about all the wonderful success and accomplishments you have made throughout your life. This will keep the focus off of your skin problem, and you’ll be reminded of how great you are! Or you could also think about other positive things that bring you joy.

Smile a bright, big, beautiful smile and show off your pearly whites. When you smile a lot, you actually start to feel happier. When people see the happy look on your face, they will think you are very confident and you’ll start to feel more confident as well.

Dress nice. When you feel and look pretty on the outside, you’ll feel better on the inside. You can light up a room with a good looking outfit or nice hairdo. If you are worried about acne or dry skin, you can keep the attention off of your face by dressing nice or styling your hair.

Surround yourself with positive, upbeat people. Their energy will change your attitude or feelings of low self confidence. Having warm hearted friends will know when to boost your self confidence with compliments and make you feel like a great friend.

Play a sport or do an activity that you are really good at. Hitting a home run at a baseball game or running a mile in five minutes will definitely make you feel good. When you do things you are good at, you’ll have the feeling of success and your confidence will improve.

Pamper yourself and do things to improve your skin. When you use eczema moisturizers or skin clearing lotions, for example, you’ll see an improvement with your skin imperfections. You and a friend could get together and give each other facials. You’ll feel good about taking steps to improve your skin, and you’ll also feel beautiful and relaxed especially after a facial.

About the Author: Melanie Nader is the founder of the Homestead Company which makes premium quality natural skin care products including eczema oil and diaper ointment made with the finest 100% natural ingredients. For more information, visit http://www.homesteadcompany.com.

How to have a Green Christmas

It’s not even Thanksgiving yet and here I am talking about Christmas. Like it or not Christmas will soon be here. This Christmas I plan on having a green Christmas, greener environmentally, greener financially, and more importantly better for my family.
If we want things to change, we have to make a conscious effort. We don’t just happen to start eating healthier or happen to exercise. It takes a plan. The same thing holds true for every change, even a Christmas change.
This Christmas instead of buying plastic store bought ornament that were made by underpaid workers and shipped half way around the world, I am going to make my own. You don’t have to crafty or talented, you just have to plan a little.
Nature provides many ornament ready made. Take a walk and you might find your next ornament. Pine cones, acorns, seed pods, dried flowers, empty bird nests, or feathers are all great ornaments. Dried fruit slices from apples, pears, oranges, lemons or limes can be tied on trees with a bit of ribbon or string. Just slice the fruit and place on a cookie sheet and bake at 145 degrees for 4 to 12 hours with the door propped open to allow steam to escape. An apple or orange stuck full of whole cloves with a ribbon or string tied around it is another option. For those of flashier taste, glitter can always be added.
Found or recycled objects also can make very beautiful and interesting ornaments without using any more of our precious resources. Old wool blankets or clothing can be cut into hearts, birds, stars, trees, gingerbread man, or any shape you desire. Simply cut out two identical shapes, sandwich a loop of ribbon or twine between the shapes and you can glue or sew the shapes together. You can decorate your shapes in infinite ways. You can sew or glue on found objects like old jewelry, left over ric-rac, sequins, or buttons. Glitter glue can also be used to decorate the ornaments.
Wrapping paper is just a waste. I spend time looking for beautiful paper that expresses my style, that will look great under my Christmas tree. In reality I wrap my presents on Christmas Eve after my children have gone to sleep. By the time I’m done wrapping, I’m too tired to enjoy looking at the paper and the next morning there is no time to look at the paper. About five seconds after I open my eyes the paper is shredded all over my living room. Then gathered up into garbage bags and sent to the land fill.
This year I will be making my own Christmas paper. Simple newspaper is an easy option, and it can be composted after it is used. Pieces of fabric can be used and recycled year after year. Fabric stores all filled with beautiful choices of fabric. For those who like to antique or flea market, antique Christmas table cloths or Christmas handkerchiefs can be used as wrapping. Unprinted newspaper remnants can be bought very cheep from newspaper offices. You can decorate the paper by dipping pine cones, flowers, potatoes cut into different shapes in to paint and using them as stamps, or just leave it blank. Kids really enjoy decorating wrapping paper.
Now is the time to start planning for a greener Christmas. If I wait until December I am so busy trying to buy perfect gifts for the whole family, co-workers, friends, the children’s teacher, not to mention all the family and friend Christmas parties to attend. Then there’s my office party and my husbands office party both scheduled on the same night. The kids school Christmas program to attend. Don’t forget to decorate the house and put up the Christmas lights. I’m exhausted just thinking about it. Who has time to make decisions at this point?
Now you can take walks and look for nature items to decorate your tree and house. Please don’t gather items from National or State parks as it is illegal not to mention bad for the environment. Now you can visit thrift stores and flea markets to look for found items to make Christmas decorations. Maybe even check your own closet, basement or attic. Ask Mom, Grandma, or you Aunt who saves everything. They will probably be glad to share the wealth. Now you have time to get the children or grandchildren involved in helping to make ornaments, so you can take it at a fun, slow pace.
I wish you not only a greener Christmas but a more peaceful and relaxed season.

written by Shannon Ulrich