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Holiday Planning Tips For Busy Moms
Ahhh, the Holidays...... The Thanksgiving turkey comes out of
the oven golden brown, with an enticing aroma that fills the
entire house. All the china is in pristine condition and not a
single piece in the set is missing. The family is gathered for
holiday pictures, the children are poised perfectly; hands to
themselves, not a hair out of place and their smiles are shining
brightly for the camera. Then just as the photographer is about
to capture the shot... you wake up!
Let's be realistic ladies. Without proper planning, the holidays
are anything but a holiday. Just look at the list of things that
need to be done: Shopping, cooking, cleaning, decorating,
sending holiday mail, the list goes on and on.
Let me clue you all in on a few key questions that you should
ask yourself in order to have a holiday season free of stress
and worry, and instead filled with fun and laughter:
What types of holiday celebrations do you want? For example: Do
you want to have an immediate family only holiday affair or an
extravaganza including immediate and extended family plus a few
friends? Once you've thought everything through and decided on
the type of holiday gathering you would like, you can then start
making your plans.
If you are ready to get a head start on organizing yourself,
your family and your holiday check lists, then keep reading:
Holiday Cards: Start early! I use a holiday card list that I
derive from saving names and addresses from holiday cards my
family has received in past years. I created a simple,
computerized list that is easy to edit and print onto address
labels. Be sure to stock up on stamps so that when you have your
cards signed, stuffed and addressed you can affix a stamp to
them and make one, simple trip to the Post Office. Holiday
Gifts: There's nothing like getting a HUGE credit card bill in
the mail at the start of the New Year. Many of us tend to want
to be generous when shopping for holiday gifts. While your
generosity will be appreciated at gift giving time, keep in mind
that it is very easy to succumb to "impulse
buying" and go all
out on your holiday shopping. While your intentions may be good,
your pocketbook may be singing a different song. Set a budget
and stick to it - your bank account will thank you for it after
the start of the New Year.
Wrap it up: Wrap your gifts and place nametags on them
immediately after you bring them home, then store the gifts in a
secure spot. This will cut down on those late night wrapping
sessions that I am sure we ALL have experienced a few times, if
not every year.
Baking & cooking: If you will be cooking during the holidays, it
is important to plan your meals ahead of time. Be sure to stock
up ahead of time on all the necessary non-perishable baking
ingredients such as flour, sugar and spices. Create a list of
your holiday menus and a list of the ingredients you will need
to prepare each of those meals. Also, try to think of a few
dishes that can be prepared ahead of time and then frozen as an
extra timesaving measure
Delegate: This is one of my favorite tips. Be sure to enlist the
help of your family or friends. Sit down and discuss what needs
to be done then ask for volunteers. If no hands are raised,
simply assign small tasks to each of them. Whether it is
arranging for a babysitter so that you can escape for a child
free day of shopping, passing the shopping list onto another
family member or friend so that they can pick up the items for
you, or letting the children decorate your home. Be sure to get
the whole family involved in the holiday preparations so that
you will not be overwhelmed.
Enjoy: Whatever you decide to do, remember to relax and enjoy
yourself. You and your family will have much fonder memories of
this holiday season if you are not spending it pulling your hair
out.
About the author:
Aurelia Williams, certified Personal Life Coach and owner of
Real Life Coaching who offers free consultations and Real Life
Solutions, a Family Resource site that helps you lead an
emotionally & physically healthier, more productive and less
stressful life. http://www.reallifecoaching.net
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