Meagan Kathleen Paullin

– you can sit and throw a fit about how unfair things are, and there are times that no one would blame you, because they can see you’ve been dealt a bad hand. Jamming out to Christmas music in my silly Christmas sweaters. Putting up my 3ft light-up Christmas llama that’s meant for outdoor decor but lives atop my bookshelf. I’m grateful today for an ability to do more than survive the hard times, but to thrive in spite of them.

This year has taught me that life is more unpredictable than you can imagine. That the world hands out heartbreak easily – like tossing candy in a parade. So I have grown quite impatient with the bullshittery, and worrying what others think (which I’ve always let bother me too much.) My plan know is to seek happiness wherever I can, hold it tightly when I find it, and give less care to those who want to judge, bring down, add negativity to the world.

The Christmas Ring,” a heartwarming story about love, a mystery, search for stories, and of course – Christmas – that premieres Saturday, November 7th, on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel at 10pm/9cst. This movie isn’t your only opportunity to get your holly jolly on, you can have yourself a merry little movie marathon by checking out all 17 holiday movies, all season long, on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Miracles of Christmas! Hallmark Movies & Mysteries is filled with movies this holiday season that will touch your heart, lift your spirits, and are just plain So, check out the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries schedule, and mark your calendar for some fun family movie nights, and a couple of self-care indulgence nights of your own, to settle in for a long winter’s movie night in front of a fire and a great new holiday movie.

From fall foliage garlands, dried flowers and colorful maize to knit and plaid home decor, there are a plethora of ways to bring Thanksgiving to life inside your home. You’ll be supporting your local restaurants and community while saving time and the stress of preparing a traditional turkey meal at home. While the adults are preparing the meal, keep the kiddos entertained with crafts, like a paper bag turkey, DIY handprint turkey hat or Thanksgiving wreath. For families or individuals celebrating Thanksgiving with only those in their households or alone, a great way to show thanks this year is by preparing your favorite recipes for family and neighbors