Monthly Archives: December 2006

I’m not one to make a lot of New Years resolutions. Despite spending my days helping others with goal setting, time management and organization, I don’t always practice what I preach. I’m well aware that setting SMART (specific, measurable, action-oriented, … Continue reading →

Our kids had a ball on Christmas morning. When it was all said and done, it looked like we had a HUGE Christmas. I’d love to tell you that it only seemed big because we’ve been living the simple life … Continue reading →

Kind of like ripping off a band-aid, I decided to cram all of my Christmas shopping into two quick, consumer-crazy trips. And let me tell you, when I’ve had 3 cups of coffee, I can get a ridiculous amount of … Continue reading →

For all of those red blooded Americans who think going green is a bit sissy or “vaguely French,” check out this Tom Friedman clip from earlier this year.

I just spent my evening cleaning out our playroom in anticipation of all the shiny new stuff that is about to move in. Despite our well-intentioned efforts to scale back and simplify Christmas this year, I know that BiBi has … Continue reading →

We’re entering our final month of consumer-free living. I’ve spent a lot of time lately asking myself “what’s next?” Will I return to the old Perri on January 10th? Will I shop till I drop? Will I emerge on the … Continue reading →

In the midst of the Christmas craziness, my friend Gretchen gave me a book called “100 Ways to Keep Your Soul Alive” and in it, I happened upon this: “Great trouble comes from not knowing what is enough. Great conflict … Continue reading →

My friend Victoria called me today and said she was full of the holiday spirit and wanted to help some needy people in Durham. She found a charity that provides warm coats to low income individuals in need (and given … Continue reading →

Time for a true confession. I went to Old Navy to purchase gloves and hats for the kids for our upcoming Helms Family Holiday gathering in Blowing Rock (the trip that is supposed to replace the over-the-top, four + hours … Continue reading →