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Tips for a Stress-less Christmas

December 3, 2009 By Merri Cvetan Leave a Comment

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A good plan is the best way to enjoy a stress-free or stress-less holiday season.


Start a notebook just for December.  Make sure it’s small enough so you can carry it with you.


Make a list of what you plan to accomplish and eliminate the things you don’t enjoy or have time to do.

Gift shopping

  • Who you are buying for
  • Gift ideas and where you can make your purchases
  • Budget, how much will you spend?

Wrapping

  • Paper
  • Boxes
  • Tissue
  • Ribbons and bows
  • Tape

Entertaining

  • Set a date for the party (parties)
  • Make out guest list
  • Send invitations or make phone calls
  • Organize table linens.  Wash and iron
  • Check supply of paper plates and napkins
  • Do you have an adequate supply of glasses, dishes, silverware, serving pieces

Food and Drinks

  • Plan food, appetizers and drinks
  • What will other guests bring?
  • Shop for food and drinks
  • Prepare anything that can be made in advance

Cleaning

  • Do a little at a time and skip rooms no one will see
  • Better yet, hire a cleaning service

Decorating

  • If you spread it out over several days or weeks, it won’t be so overwhelming
  • Enlist help from the rest of the family

Cards

  • To send or not to send?
  • Purchase cards
  • Stamps
  • Consider New Year’s cards instead

Baking

  • Make a list of items to be baked
  • Make out shopping list
  • Shop for ingredients

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