tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704460383651467623.post4438914178610798289..comments2024-03-10T04:19:51.452-04:00Comments on The Alternative Wife: Keeping CalmTHE ALTERNATIVE WIFEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07593507545118567343noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704460383651467623.post-27869912326067661962011-12-18T01:19:17.558-05:002011-12-18T01:19:17.558-05:00I'm as relaxed as ever... But my lovely mother...I'm as relaxed as ever... But my lovely mother has still managed to stress herself out - even though she's not hosting Christmas this year!<br /><br />Andrea xAndrea Rehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14468798740867264548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704460383651467623.post-58185990273604058092011-12-15T07:56:15.478-05:002011-12-15T07:56:15.478-05:00Been baking like a domestic goddess, and next week...Been baking like a domestic goddess, and next week I'm hoping to become the goddess of laziness :) <br />Wishing you some relaxed and happy pre-Christmas days! xoxoSabinePsynopsishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08018928015133975456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704460383651467623.post-1955738816576809302011-12-15T03:34:04.161-05:002011-12-15T03:34:04.161-05:00i have had a hellish fortnight workwise..but manag...i have had a hellish fortnight workwise..but managed to complete all the work..and now taking it a bit easy!!<br /><br />http://sushmita-smile.blogspot.com/My Unfinished Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17585327291812330305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704460383651467623.post-3851676241471191832011-12-15T02:52:40.521-05:002011-12-15T02:52:40.521-05:00this week is so busy! i'm still wrapping prese...this week is so busy! i'm still wrapping presents and figuring out how i want to decorate for the holidays. wow. but you're right, keeping calm among all of the activity is key.honey my hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02060858692790978041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704460383651467623.post-73452280691043302472011-12-15T00:20:09.948-05:002011-12-15T00:20:09.948-05:00Done with finals and now my fun week of festivitie...Done with finals and now my fun week of festivities can begin! Hope you're enjoying your week!Ali Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14278416506202160291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704460383651467623.post-89019215012748445342011-12-14T23:13:03.963-05:002011-12-14T23:13:03.963-05:00I'm totally chill!I'm totally chill!Maria @ Orchard Bloomhttp://orchardbloom.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704460383651467623.post-52244356985552412622011-12-14T19:34:48.710-05:002011-12-14T19:34:48.710-05:00Good for you! A bit of relaxation makes the holida...Good for you! A bit of relaxation makes the holidays much more enjoyable. My hubby and I are heading off the mountains this week to get away before the busy-ness of Christmas.Mrs. Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16519866836167553661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704460383651467623.post-61166695578336651932011-12-14T19:00:22.114-05:002011-12-14T19:00:22.114-05:00I've somewhat adopted your state of calm as we...I've somewhat adopted your state of calm as well this year, and I have to say, it's really nice! I'm trying not to stress about the little things, and have even given up a little on going "all out". It's been so nice to just enjoy family and friends! Love your gorgeous posts as always, Dawn! xoAnnemariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12908028059440517359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704460383651467623.post-22090542091397219272011-12-14T16:16:04.208-05:002011-12-14T16:16:04.208-05:00So glad you're staying calm and enjoying every...So glad you're staying calm and enjoying everything! I think I'm going to start wrapping tonight so hopefully I can stay calm through that lol. Probably so, I always like wrapping :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704460383651467623.post-71072011393210789042011-12-14T14:35:19.646-05:002011-12-14T14:35:19.646-05:00you are getting quiet time?! give me your secret. ...you are getting quiet time?! give me your secret. i'm practically running on empty right now... not even the holidays: work, trying to close on a house, baby, life, ahhh! :)Alysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12639201406457932637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704460383651467623.post-30039090541714721152011-12-14T14:20:54.935-05:002011-12-14T14:20:54.935-05:00So do you decorate at all? Just no time/space/ener...So do you decorate at all? Just no time/space/energy? Just curious...<br />And yes that song is amazing. I knew youd like it because we are kindred spirits!Elle Seeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01700861489513811406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704460383651467623.post-19172389285051623672011-12-14T14:18:55.222-05:002011-12-14T14:18:55.222-05:00Calm, yes I can use some of that! I think after t...Calm, yes I can use some of that! I think after this week, calm will find its way over to my place. Glad you are finding the calm! Looking forward to seeing you hopefully soon! xoTamra {ever swoon}https://www.blogger.com/profile/07736127759770155638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704460383651467623.post-25755461079257415432011-12-14T14:18:00.003-05:002011-12-14T14:18:00.003-05:00great festive images!great festive images!Meta Musingshttp://www.metamusings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704460383651467623.post-66203602996638311712011-12-14T13:08:00.284-05:002011-12-14T13:08:00.284-05:00Oh, Dawn, I'm trying to keep calm, but it'...Oh, Dawn, I'm trying to keep calm, but it's not easy!!!<br /><br />xx'sVær våkenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462001543345657210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704460383651467623.post-9203696913906171602011-12-14T12:16:49.498-05:002011-12-14T12:16:49.498-05:00Glad you are able to get some quiet time amongst a...Glad you are able to get some quiet time amongst all the festivities! I didn't think I would be able to get some, but I am starting to get sick, so it looks like I will have to find away - which honestly, it will be nice to have a couple nights in!<br />Much love,<br />BB. in the Knowhttp://bintheknow.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704460383651467623.post-1490096999700083042011-12-14T11:56:32.860-05:002011-12-14T11:56:32.860-05:00Good for you! It's funny that no matter how bu...Good for you! It's funny that no matter how busy I am during the week or weekend I always find time to invite a group of friends over for an awesome dinner. A weekend wouldn't be the same without it.Tiffany Kadanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08887874943048853535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704460383651467623.post-43466533697565904692011-12-14T11:49:22.858-05:002011-12-14T11:49:22.858-05:00I always get caught up in all of it. It's so n...I always get caught up in all of it. It's so nice to find some quiet moments though!Alexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12153464120291028496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704460383651467623.post-32760433437513765142011-12-14T11:46:08.781-05:002011-12-14T11:46:08.781-05:00Thanks for this reminder!Thanks for this reminder!{The Perfect Palette}https://www.blogger.com/profile/14757441474371776203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704460383651467623.post-32218118332774424512011-12-14T11:37:55.985-05:002011-12-14T11:37:55.985-05:00i'm like you dawn in that i have also been abl...i'm like you dawn in that i have also been able to stay somewhat sane in all of the holiday madness which i love!! good job ~ i think it takes practice... happy midday week to you as well my friend ;) ;)<br />xx ~ kristinakristinahttp://beancakes.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704460383651467623.post-13090536492072205042011-12-14T11:26:22.786-05:002011-12-14T11:26:22.786-05:00I totally agree with you. I was thinking about all...I totally agree with you. I was thinking about all the things going on this weekend, and my head is already spinning. But it's good to stay calm and enjoy the moment. Thanks for the reminder!Melissa Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975477573895818097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704460383651467623.post-21065328734301379732011-12-14T11:11:28.491-05:002011-12-14T11:11:28.491-05:00Yup, this week is kinda mental, not sure how i'...Yup, this week is kinda mental, not sure how i'm going to do everything, get frocked up to all the events happening in Athens this week and deal with the early morning starts, eek!<br /><br />Have a super fun rest of the week, then chill time!<br />x.o.x.oA Brit Greeknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704460383651467623.post-63543874915566466122011-12-14T10:31:05.825-05:002011-12-14T10:31:05.825-05:00It feels so great not to be so stressed!It feels so great not to be so stressed!Mrs. Pancakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03441934318368344653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704460383651467623.post-87164439357554929322011-12-14T10:21:22.724-05:002011-12-14T10:21:22.724-05:00Thats great Dawn, i need peace and quiet too and t...Thats great Dawn, i need peace and quiet too and take it for me these days, since i was very sick and still feel a bit week! A creative break and christmas time - a nice combination!Martinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13574063839585346586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704460383651467623.post-30611272610212442372011-12-14T10:01:17.513-05:002011-12-14T10:01:17.513-05:00Despite everything going on it's been fairly c...Despite everything going on it's been fairly calm and quiet for me this holiday season. Hope it stays that way. Happy Wednesday!Rowena @ rolala loveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10139269533873270419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704460383651467623.post-59220284069067400472011-12-14T09:56:31.989-05:002011-12-14T09:56:31.989-05:00I'm trying to stay away from the craziness of ...I'm trying to stay away from the craziness of this time of year and enjoy the spirit of Christmas, appreciating the quite moments and wonderful time with the loved ones. Have a beautiful day, Dawn! xo<br />Adaclassiqhttp://classiq.ro/noreply@blogger.com