Martha Stewart Perfection

Has your holiday time has always been about getting everything perfect? Perfect deocrations, perfect table centerpiece, perfect gifts, perfect meals, perfect everything maybe it's time to rethink things.

It's not just the economic downturn changing things it's also about how we live our life. What makes the important things down the road a year from now or decades from now. People remember the holiday cooking smells, the family and friendships, the fun and enjoyment of being together or celebrating in a really meaningful way.

Think about this as a time to make memories. Not only for yourself but for those around you. What can you really do to make this time one that is memorable. Take the time and the energy to really talk to people, to spend time with them, to connect with them by phone or email or by letter. This can be the best gift of all.