The holidays are here and often with them comes stress, drama and financial strain. It’s our goal to apply both grit and grace to "the most wonderful time of the year" choosing to slow down, connect with loved ones and enjoy every part. Darlene and Julie admit where they struggle, then share practical ways to put the holly and jolly back into this important season. Taking a just a few minutes to be thankful for our blessings, the biggest one being the birth of our Savior. Grab a peppermint mocha, take a seat to savor the lights of your tree, and enjoy! Challenge of the episode: We asked you to share your favorite holiday traditions on social media using our hashtag #gritandgracelife so we can see and add them to our list! Viewing in an app? Full show notes here Articles We Mentioned or Know You'll Love Quote of the episode: "Do all the good you can and make as little fuss about it as possible.” Charles Dickens Be sure to follow us on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest