The week between Christmas and the New Year for me is all about closing out the year behind me and looking forward to the year that lies ahead! It is full of possibilities and endless opportunities. Every family I have worked with in 2021 has a place in my heart and I cherish the memories we [...]
Published on December 7, 2021 by Alise Certa.
https://cswd.net/holidays/the-holiday-aftermath-2/
Great article on how to take care of all your holiday waste found on Chittenden Solid Waste District’s website. This will share how best to dispose of the following;
Christmas Trees
Holiday Packaging
Electrical Items
Old clothes, furniture, toys, [...]
It’s been many years with many memories. It means so much for so many. As the days grow shorter and colder it seems to create that warm feeling. Trips out to visit family, shop, walk Church Street, rides to see all the lights and cut down a Christmas tree. (Always on the coldest day and in the [...]
My favorite holiday memories are preparing for Christmas with my son when he became old enough to experience the joys of crafting gifts from the heart for the family. From his very first year, unbeknownst to him at the time, an ornament was made for everyone in the family most often using his hand. The first [...]
· Earnings statements. W-2 forms, recent pay stubs and tax returns for the past two years.
· Any documentation of extra earnings, overtime bonus, commissions, interest income, veteran’s benefits [...]
Wishing Everyone A Safe Holiday Season.
As we go thru the holiday time, we want everyone to be safe and healthy and enjoy the season, so we are sharing these articles from:
American Red Cross — 10 Ways to Stay Safe as You Deck the Halls this Holiday Season
The National Safety Council — Enjoy a Safe Holiday Season
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — 12 Ways to Have a Healthy Holiday Season
If you have read the Aesop Fable, City Mouse Country Mouse, you will know exactly what I mean when I say as a young child it was difficult to be pulled between the “city” life where you lived and the “country” life where you wanted to be! I grew [...]
Sellers who are looking to sell during the holidays usually have a strong incentive to sell, such as a job relocation. That incentive can multiply if the house has been on the market for a while. This may help with negotiations ending in your [...]
In addition to decorating, Vermonters should share pictures of their displays - or favorites from around the community - on social media using the hashtag #VTLightsTheWay. This will allow those who are unable to tour the lights to take part in the celebration, and photos will be shared through the Governor’s channels and at his weekly press conferences.
The Governor is also asking Vermonters to help him recognize people for their acts of kindness and service by nominating them for a Rays of Kindness recognition. Rays of Kindness recognizes Vermonters for small acts of service and goodwill. Nominations can be submitted at governor.vermont.gov/rays-of-kindness.
One of my favorite holiday memories goes back to my first Christmas in my first home. My husband and I were lucky enough to secure financing for a home not long after we were married. However, the down side was our budget was very tight and we had to be frugal with our monies. Friends and family would visit us [...]