Monday, December 11, 2006

Get your holiday in order!

The most special time of the year can be less stressful and more organized! Here are tips to keep your holiday in order

1. A holiday baking party does triple duty—bonding, baking and gifting. Even the non-bakers can take part by packaging all the yummy treats.
2. Do you have a great shop on the way to work or a gourmet store that you pass on the way to your childs soccer game? Make your commute work for you by stopping along the way instead of making an extra trip.
3. Take time to breathe! Try a 15 minute meditation or walk around the block to create space in your day.
4. Be realistic about how much time you have by respecting your schedule. Confusion comes when too many choices distract us.
5. Do not practice the one for you, one for me shopping approach. Stick to being Santas little helper instead.
6. Create your own team of elves by including everyone in crafts, baking and decorating. You might just start a new family tradition.
7. Re-use, recycle, but never re-gift! A gift should be given from the heart and chosen with care. It is acceptable to pass along something to someone who needs it, but never pass along anothers gift as your own.
8. Watch your excesses. This is the time to indulge, so stay hydrated by drinking one glass of water per holiday cocktail or eggnog.

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