Twas the night before Christmas, and all o'er the house
Stirred the clicking — most frantic — of every mouse
All the stockings were hung by the TV with flair
But children played on apps in their rooms without care
Sneaking smart-phones and laptops right into their beds
While visions of going viral danced in their heads

We all know that nothing went according to plan in 2020 and any resolutions or intentions set last New Year’s likely went to the wayside out of sheer impossibility. (See this hilarious, bittersweet video of a comedian who found her 2020 goals list and reflected upon it, and then went viral thanks to celebrities reposting it and commiserating.) As crazy and crappy as it’s been, the year was still full of blessings. So, instead of waiting to start those New Year’s Resolutions in January, we are thinking about how to make the most of these remaining days of 2020. To that end, here are five ways you can finish 2020 strong and start 2021 on a good note:

The Magic of the Holiday Season is not cancelled!

For all the parents out there, we want to share a few ideas of how you can create fun holiday magic for your kiddos this season!

A lot of kids need extra reassurance that coronavirus has not cancelled Christmas and will not prevent Santa from doing his job this year!

There are some fabulous, fun initiatives out there to help keep the excitement of the season alive and well for our children.

As we enter the final month of 2020 and the coronavirus surges across the nation, we are looking forward to hunkering down at home with our loved ones and focusing on all things cozy, healthy and festive. Simple daily pleasures and the comforting seasonal smells, sounds and flavors are on the menu for the Site Selection Services family. Cue the twinkling lights, hot cocoa, egg nog, letters to Santa and perfectly cheesy holiday movies!

When it come to shopping this holiday season, supporting local businesses has never been more important, it’s a win-win to embrace the “shop small” ethos and make thoughtful purchases that have a ripple effect of positivity.

Happy Thanksgiving, We are Thankful for You!

International travel has pretty much been off the table since March, so the reopening of destinations like Mexico, the Bahamas and Costa Rica pleases us to no end. We know nothing is set in stone given COVID-19 case fluctuations, yet the loosening of restrictions is a step in the right direction.

Kim and Scott recently traveled to the Conrad Punta Mita in Mexico to participate in a Customer Advisory Board meeting. From the Alaska Airlines flight and airport transfers to the hotel stay and excursions, the experience proved to be informative and reassuring when it comes to the safety of international travel right now.