Elevator Talk With Michelle

Hi and welcome back to my 12 Days Of Christmas series and today is Day 3 and I will be talking about the top 7 gifts everyone on your list can use.

1. Roku Streaming Stick+- The Roku Streaming Stick+ is the best affordable streaming device and it will allow you to binge-watch your favorite shows on your TV instead of your computer screen. It’s fast and offers full 4K and HDR for the ultimate binge watching experience.

2. Disney+ Subscription- With new movie and TV show offerings like Hamilton and the live-action Mulan, there's always a reason to want Disney+. Plus, with access to pretty much every Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel movie, it will surely bring a smile to everyone’s face. You can give a one-year subscription ($69) and Disney+ will email instructions on how to redeem it to your loved one on the day you choose.

3. Apple AirPods Pro- They have better sound, great noise-cancellation, and are finally water-resistant. What more could you ask for or?

4. MasterClass Subscription- For the person on your list who seems to have everything, they might love to learn a new skill this year. The perfect thing for that is a MasterClass. It offers virtual classes from famous celebrities on pretty much every topic, like cooking with Gordon Ramsay, basketball with Steph Curry, or acting with Natalie Portman. All of the classes are inspiring, interesting, and, most importantly, they are self-paced, so you can do your class(es) whenever you have free time.

5. Kindle Paperwhite- Even if you normally prefer an actual book, you will still love an e-reader to easily access books no matter where you are. The Kindle Paperwhite gives you an unlimited library at your fingertips and its waterproof, so you can read in the bathtub without fear of damaging your device.

6. Fitbit Charge 4- Fitness trackers are not slowing down in popularity and Fitbit just updated it's popular Charge 3 and made it even better with a brighter screen and GPS-capabilities. It would make a great gift for pretty much anybody, who is looking to get up and get moving or who needs a little extra motivation and is obsessed with hitting new fitness goals.

7. Ninja Fit Personal Blender- Everybody can benefit from a personal blender in their life. They're great for single-serving smoothies or small batches of sauces and salsa and are small enough to store in even the most cramped kitchens. The Ninja Fit comes with very tight travel lids, which means easy on-the-go smoothie drinking for the person you are giving it to.

Hi and welcome to day 2 of my 12 Days Of Christmas Series. Todays topic is going to be about dealing with holiday depression. The stress of the holidays can bring about sadness and depression for many people. This time of year is especially difficult for people who have lost loved ones and because of the COVID-19 pandemic. There is an expectation for everyone to be merry and giving and many people just don’t have it in them. Here are some things that contribute to stress and make the holidays difficult:

1. Finances

2. Stress

3. Loneliness

4. Grief

5. Newley Divorced

6. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

If you aren't careful, you will overspend this holiday season. Here are some tips on how to stay within your budget.

1. Create A Holiday Gift Budget

2. Look For Discounts

3. Look For Less Expensive Gift Giving Options

4. Do A Gift Exchange

5. Have A Zoom Family Get Together

6. Pay With Cash

BONUS: Stick to your list: If it’s not on your list, then don’t pick it up! It doesn’t matter how much of a discount you are offered or how bad you really want it; it wasn’t on your list so leave it be. I know it’s easier said then done, but I promise you will thank yourself later.

This movie is an amazing holiday movie that’s full of upbeat music, dancing and a great cast of characters. This movie is perfect for watching by yourself and or with your family. If you haven’t already watched it I would suggest you hurry over to Netflix and watch it today, I promise you won’t be disappointed.

In this podcast I talk about the benefits of praising God in the midst of your storms and I started off by saying that we are praise God for who he is, praise God for what he has done for you in the past, praise God that he works all things together for our good, praise God knowing that he has already worked out your situation and praise God because you should.

Today’s podcast is all about how to be thankful this holiday season. I think sometimes we get so caught up with what we don’t have and what other people have, that we forget the reason for the season. So today I’m giving you five things to think about, as you begin to be thankful this holiday season.

In this episode I will be giving you seven tips and a bonus on how to deal with toxic family members, during the happiest time of the year. Most households, not all have one or two family members that love to keep mess going and so this episode is going to teach you how to deal with those people, so you and everyone else can have a great time.

In this episode, I am sharing some tips on how you, your family and friends can stay safe while enjoy the Holiday season.