Monday, December 04, 2006

Get organized for the holidays now

Now is the perfect time to bring order to the holidays with these great tips! The key is to know your limitations and stick to your plan…
1. Be a Bah Humbug Learn to say no thank you early to invitations instead of procrastinating. You cannot be in two places at one time, so choose only the must attends to avoid holiday burnout.
2. Discuss family commitments early and let your plans be known. Dividing time between families can be stressful; alternating holidays is one solution to avoid spending your holiday on the road.
3. For holiday travelers, keep a duplicate bag of toiletries in your suitcase and pack early. This will put you ahead of last minute mishaps. By taking a trial run, you will also identify any items needed for the trip.
4. Evening is a great time to unwind with some easy holiday prep. Use your appointment television time for holiday correspondence and gift wrapping.
5. Customized holiday cards are just one click away with www.babyidesign.com. Just send your favorite photograph, pick your design and have cards created especially for you. Deadline for this year is December 5 for Christmas delivery.
6. Stick to your exercise program. Now is the time you really need the energy that working out provides.
7. Consider a charitable donation as a gift. Slip a message into a holiday card and your gift giving is done all in one!
8. We all have that phone call or report that we procrastinate over, instead of doing. Make that task your first of the day, taking the weight of your mind for the rest of the day.
9. Do not get caught up in holiday dressing. Do you really need a new black cocktail dress when the three you have hanging in your closet will suit the occasion perfectly?
10. Instead of sending gifts to friends, plan a get together in lieu of gifts. Anyone for a yoga class and green tea date?

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