On the twelfth day of Christmas Preparations, my true love gave to me:
Twelve minutes of rest,
Eleven holiday traditions,
Ten last minute gifts,
Nine Santa avoiders,
Eight holiday parties,
Seven teaching moments,
Six memories a-haunting,
Five golden rules,
Four fighting kids,
Three snow days,
Two calling workers
and a well planned respite weekend.
Here's your challenge - find 12 minutes to yourself to enjoy, ponder, or even take a bubble bath! You deserve all 12 minutes!
Here are 12 ideas of gifts for yourself from our Guide to Single Parents.
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