Episode 17 begins with several Laura brain farts. Good thing Kori and Keith are patient. Once she gathers her wits, Laura shares two things positively impacting her mood - cabinet installation day at her house and the Golden Bachelor finale! Makes her feel all warm and fuzzy under a blanket of gratitude. Kori shares a new prompt she’s been asking her preschool son - Did you help anyone today? - to prompt him to lead with his kindness. Laura shares how she wants to deemphasize the logistics of the Christmas story and focus on big ideas - God with us and light in the world. Kori is all about giving her kids rich sensory experiences this holiday. For example, she’s turning her basement into a winter wonderland with the help of her sons. We talked about how we add to our ornament collection each year, and Laura shared the idea of wrapping (and unwrapping) a Christmas children’s book each night of December. Laura reflects on things done well by her parents around the holidays, including having family members watch each other open gifts, one at a time to savor the gifts and foster gratitude. The gals shared strategies for emphasizing sharing gifts at the holidays and Kori suggested trying scavenger hunts to add to the fun. Both ladies are all about wrapping up essentials and counting them as gifts - deodorant, socks, moisturizer - you name it! Laura talked about her annual wreath day tradition with her friend Colleen and Kori wants to scale this business idea pronto! Kori endeavors to attend more holiday parties. Laura shares some excellent learnings and takeaways from a recent episode of Pantsuit Politics called A Guide to Enjoying Your People. And Kori issued a wise admonishment to limit our complaining about our family of origin to our partners. We talked about the advantages and challenges of having family members in close proximity and farther away, and we sign off, wishing everyone all the best creating weighty and meaningful traditions in the weeks ahead, regardless of which holidays you celebrate. You are loved and appreciated.
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