Of course, the holidays arrive at the same time each year, so it should come as no surprise as the calendar inches it way across time. Still, we do find ourselves wondering where the time has gone, and about how much we need to get done.
Decide the most important things that you'd like to accomplish:
- If gift shopping is the priority, don't waste time wandering through department store aisles. Make a list and include a back-up gift idea for each person or group on that list. Need a gift idea? Give the gift of ORGANiZiNG.(Couldn't resist!)
- Need to prepare your home for guests? De-clutter the rooms that will be used for entertaining. Arrange the furniture to accommodate holiday decorations and socializing. All other rooms in the house can be off-limits.
- Is holiday baking a tradition not to be missed? Create a baking zone and stock the kitchen with the baking essentials. Start picking up the needed items during regular grocery and other shopping trips, and avoid the onslaught of shoppers scrambling for the same items at the last minute.
- Mark the calendar and make appointments with yourself to spend time doing the things you've decided are most important. Review it regularly and get the whole family involved.
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