Hello friends! Hello to the new people — and a quick intro so you know who’s writing to you. I’m Catherine Greer…from Sydney (via Saskatchewan, Canada 🇨🇦), mid-lifer, author, serial baker, mum to Evie the cute shih tzu and two adults sons. I believe in celebrating everything, Sunday dessert and dancing in the kitchen whenever I remember.

I’m also…a little tired.

Are you?

As we run up to the last 29 days before Christmas, have you been juggling all the things? Me too.

In the midst of that, our family is in the throws of change. I can feel it coming, and sometimes I want it to happen but other times I don’t.

So I’ve learned to ask a question lately that’s been helping. Here it is:

That question — “I wonder what will happen next?” — has helped me remember that change is life. It can bring fresh air, joy, hard work, a shake-up, a refocus and the next stage.

If life is getting extra life-y for you, too, try this today: make a tea or coffee, put your feet up and rest.

I hope something unexpected and lovely happens to you (and to me, and to all of us. Remember…we’re here, and we’re in this together! 🩷)

Love, Catherine x

P.S. The fun stuff!

I’m pretty good at bringing the holiday joy, and it involves a little pre-planning. Here are my top tips so far:

• This year, I bought this very quick game for all ages — fast paced, easy to pull out, over in a flash, fun. I bought this set but should’ve ordered the set for six. Or you could just make your own for the same price by grabbing this set for 10 people. What’s better than all the friends or family sitting around playing a game? Not much. 🩷

• Wish I’d started this tradition when my kids were young. I’m going to try it now anyway, to see if it sticks. I love it with my whole heart!

• I want to learn this for Christmas - today when I rest, I’m going to give it a whirl.

• If you want your own HAPPY THANK YOU MORE PLEASE t-shirt from The 10 Minute Fix, you can get yours here. I love mine.