Strategies for a Stress-Free Holiday Season
1. Prune the to-do list. Ask, "If I don't do this, what will happen?"
2. Cut the gift list. Limit gifts to children only, draw names, or organize a gift exchange.
3. Wrap as you go. Sticky notes will help you keep track of gift contents.
4. Buy, don't bake. Who needs long hours in front of a hot stove?
5. Call, don't send cards. Reach out and touch someone.
6. Scale back décor. Substitute simple displays
instead of putting out everything you own.
7. Cut the clean-a-thon. Focus cleaning attention on kitchen and public rooms; private areas can slide 'til season's end.
8. Finger food, not feast. A smorgasboard of tasty tidbits is easier on the cook and kinder to the waistline than a sit-down dinner.
9. Stay home! Cuddling down close to the hearth beats holiday travel any day.
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 Clutter Clean UpThis may be a perfect time of the year to do some serious clutter clean up. Do you have so many holiday decorations that you couldn't possibly use them all? If so, consider sorting through them and giving away those items that you have not used for years. Charities are happy to get holiday decorations at this time of year so they can pass them on to others. And think about how much easier it will be for you to decorate your home with fewer items.
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Giving the Gift of Time During the Holiday Season
If you're an animal lover, there are always opportunities to bring some holiday cheer to the four-legged members of your community. A little human companionship can bring great comfort to a neglected pet, and animal shelters typically welcome volunteers with open arms.
Contact your local shelter or visit the ASPCA Web site at www.aspca.org for information about volunteer opportunities. |
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How about the gift of time?
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Happy Organizing,
Missy
Missy Gerber
Organizers Northwest
(503) 245-3564
OrganizersNW.com
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