5 Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday in

Your Waterfront Home in

Pittsburgh PA

The holiday season is not complete without the gifts, the home-made cooking, the parties and the bright and lively home decorations. It sure is fun but with all the preparations, it seems impossible to get away from stress during this time of the year. Spending your holidays in one of waterfront homes for sale in Pittsburgh PA should be a great experience with these tips on how to reduce your stress.

1. Plan ahead and be as organized as possible. With so many things to do, chances are you will forget something. Writing down all your tasks and listing details should help you accomplish everything. A planner or a simple calendar may be helpful in accomplishing all tasks efficiently. First, start by thinking and planning what decorations or theme you will use for the coming holiday season.

Jot down all details like the size of the Christmas tree, what colors to match for the decorations and the items you need to design certain parts of the house. Next, you can start planning what food you want to prepare and serve to your family and friends. Make grocery lists and write down all the ingredients you will need when cooking. Lastly, list all the people that you would like send greeting cards to or give gifts to so you can shop for everything all in one go.

2. Get assistance on house chores. This time of year requires a lot of cleaning. Hire someone to provide cleaning services for the whole house to avoid additional stress.

3. Let your family, especially the children, be involved with the preparation. If you have just bought one of the homes for sale on the Allegheny river in Pittsburgh, you can proceed with putting up the decorations. This task can be done with your children's help. If possible, you can let them be fully in-charge of the decorations.

You can tell them what kind of design you would like and give them tips on how to decorate without spending too much. You can also check out the waterfront homes for sale in 3 Rivers Pittsburgh to find some creative ideas for the holidays. That will save time and reduce one more cause of stress.

4. Choose the gatherings you will want to attend with the whole family. Your time is precious, so choose what events will be enjoyed by the whole family bringing everyone together concentrating on the holiday season. Learn to decline party invitations, if possible, in order to use your time wisely and efficiently.

5. Instead of going to such parties, you can try organizing your own party instead. Keep it small and intimate. Invite only those who are very close to you. This way, there is less time spent preparing for the party.

Above all, don’t forget remember to give yourself a rest every once in awhile so your body can recover from all the stress-inducing preparations. It is important that you keep in mind the essence of the holiday season and the joy it should bring. For even more helpful tips for the savvy homeowner, visit http://www.SoldByConnie.net.

Call me, Connie Wolff at 724-779-1427 for all your real estate needs. As a trusted luxury REALTOR® with proven experience in buying and selling waterfront homes for sale in Pittsburgh PA, I provide all my clients expert solutions, one yard at a time.