By the way, if you or the kids are feeling kind of bummed out… you know why, right?
It's that time change. Whew. One minute it’s daylight, next minute you’re asking, “Is it bedtime or am I just confused?”
But listen, one little trick that really helps? Christmas lights. Yup. I started putting a few things up early one year — just a little strand around the window — and suddenly I’m humming Christmas songs and feeling like Buddy the Elf found espresso.
Seriously, studies say getting into the holiday spirit early can boost your mood all the way into the new year. So go ahead — untangle those lights. Or at least pretend to untangle them while you sip cocoa.