Issue link: https://www.cominghomemag.com/i/1190140
f you know me at all, you know that the holidays are my favorite time of the year. I know some people see it as all hustle and bustle—and don't get me wrong, there's plenty of that—but in my family, I'm the keeper of traditions and creator of warmth and togetherness. It's a role I cherish. I love filling my home with the sights, smells, and sounds of the holidays. I treasure every moment spent with the people I love, whether it's baking cookies together, throwing a party, or doing nothing in particular. It's during these times I know warm memories are being made. Seeing my children and grandchildren slow down a bit and embrace the traditions that were started in my own childhood are the truly special moments for me. And that's what this issue is all about. Special moments. In this issue of Coming Home, we're inviting you to press pause on the hustle and bustle mindset and really think about how you spend your moments, and then go out and enjoy every one of them. Whether you're preserving special moments with family photos (P. 16), celebrating milestone moments in your community (P. 10), dreaming of how you'd spend an extra moment (P. 18), or planning the perfect moment to get away (P. 6), this issue is dedicated to helping you take in the moments that matter. I'm glad you're choosing to spend a few of those precious moments cozying up with Coming Home and I hope you make the time to do the things that really bring you joy this season. Remember: It's time. And it's yours for the taking. So, take your time. Helen Eden Carona Editor-in-Chief cominghomemag@associaonline.com EDITOR'S LETTER It's time. 3