7 tips to tame the holiday circus
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Cross off items on your to-do list that cause more headachesthan joy.
Leave at least one evening each weekend to allow for spontaneous family fun.
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Give yourself permission to decline aninvitation even if you have nothing elsegoing on.
Hosting a party? Spend more time with your guests by having the event catered.
Hire a company to clean your house orenlist your family to help.
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Block out 15 to 30 minutesevery day for personalenjoyment (a.k.a. self-preservation) like yoga,manicures, reading, lunch with a friend or time alone!
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Purchase small gifts to have on hand for unexpected guests.
Store extra cookies, soups and appetizers in the freezer to pop out
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Make luminaries out of paper sacks,sand and electric tea lights to lineyour walkway.
Spray paint a simple pine conewreath white. Hang it with a festiveribbon on your front door.
Make a centerpiece out of clear vasesor jars filled with jingle bells, seasonalfruit, nuts or colorful candy.
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Save a trip to the post office. Shop online.
Schedule a date night with your spouse for holiday shopping. Rewardyourselves with dinner at your favorite restaurant.
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Hand off some of the gift-purchasingresponsibilities to your spouse.
Stroll through the neighborhood toadmire holiday lights.
Purchase a toy for a child in need.
Watch old holiday movies in your pajamaswith your kids.
Deliver holiday cheer to a neighbor who may be feeling lonely or sad.
Share a favorite tradition from your childhoodwith your kids.
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