Category Archives: Holiday Help
How to Help In a Crisis: Way #67 Mow Her Lawn (or shovel snow…as the case may be.)
Here in LA many of us have gardeners. (Trust me, it is not as extravagant as it sounds.) The “properties” they tend are about the size of the original mini cooper. And the reason we don’t do it ourselves? We have no place to store a lawn mower! Our garages are full of crap! [...]
READ THE RESTWhy, God?
Op-Ed Columnist Maureen Dowd asked her friend, Father Kevin, to comment on that question. You can read her/his op-ed piece here. His response was humbling and not what I expected from a priest (admittedly, my personal stereotypes are to blame for the low expectations.) But what I liked were many of the comments. Especially this [...]
READ THE RESTWay #85 Babysit Her Kids While She Goes Holiday Shopping
Never underestimate the power of giving your friend a kid break! It is huge! Entertaining her munchkins while she goes munchkin-present shopping or just goes out is one heck of gift! Raising kids under normal circumstances drives many a mother batty. Add a little crisis and whoa boy…! Be super nice, and give her [...]
READ THE REST#90 Go with Her to A Holiday Party
Party on….. Together! Go with them to a holiday event. Walking into any party alone, unless you know, like, everyone there, can be a bit intimidating. If your friend was just diagnosed or is recovering from breast cancer (or any other kind), has lost a spouse or a child, going to a party is enough [...]
READ THE RESTWay #83 Help Her Order Her Gifts Online
If she has a list prepared, order items online for her. You can go to multiple sites and order multiple things and be her hero. Most times, shopping online requires concentration and decision-making. Two things your friend in crisis is probably a little short on. Option 1: Discuss how you will do it, use her [...]
READ THE RESTWay #81 Help Her Make Her Gift List
Lists. We all make them. Help her make her holiday shopping list. I know it feels early but Thanksgiving is two weeks away! Keep the list simple. The name of who she wants to buy for, what she wants to get them and where she thinks she can get it will be good enough. Other [...]
READ THE REST#80 Is That Your Good Side? Help Her with Holiday Cards
I’m a sucker for the old fashion holiday cards. The ones that include a photo and a letter. I like catching up on what my friends have been up to…succinctly, not on Facebook. It makes me feel like I’m a part of their lives. Help her with holiday cards! Granted, this may be the farthest [...]
READ THE REST#87 Help Take Down the Decorations
The Holidays have passed and yet the tree or the menorah or the lights are still up. After the holidays comes — the clean up. For the person in crisis, with the end of the festive season often comes the reality that the person they love is still sick or not here. Offer to [...]
READ THE REST#90 Do I Pack A Parka or Swim Trunks?
Helping a friend with cancer can be as easy as offering to help them pack for their holiday trip. Here’s how and don’t forget to offer more than once!
READ THE REST#89 Invite Them To Your Holiday Party!
got this photo from here Don’t assume they don’t want holiday cheer! “I assumed you didn’t want to come!” she said over the phone. I felt like a gosh darn teenager, rejected from the in-crowd. I always come to her holiday part. I did want to come to her party…well…maybe. But I did want [...]
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