Creative Child December 2019 | Page 21

3. Fill yourself up. Vow to give yourself the gift of happiness this season, too! Carve out some time to do things that fill your emotional cup. Gift yourself a good book, a day at the salon, date night without the kids, or a new gym membership. Most importantly, give yourself permission to rest. You don’t have to be perfect to create a happy holiday memory for your family. When you’re present, purposeful, and happy, your children will feel something that money can’t buy – love. 20