Here are five more tips to help you achieve the calm and peaceful holiday you have always wished for:
- Schedule time in your calendar now for holiday baking and cooking. Begin recipe collection and ingredient purchases for staples. Also plan to prepare and freeze a few make-ahead meals for busy days.
- If you plan to shower your loved ones with homemade gifts. Start your list now, inventory supplies, purchase additional materials, schedule craft time and determine a deadline.
- Inventory holiday decorations and supplies within the next week. Determine your shopping list and map out a timeline. Don’t forget to delegate or enlist help. Make decorating this year a family affair and even part of the holiday festivities.
- Begin gift shopping now if you haven’t already. Don’t forget to get those gifts that need to be mailed purchased first. Check the postal service website for package mailing deadlines.
- Start planning holiday storage for next year as you take things out. Resolve to put like things together. Determine new storage needs for current possessions and make a list for necessary storage containers. Organize storage areas in preparation for post celebration pack up.
Following even a few the the tips share in this post and the previous one can keep stress at bay this holiday season. Wishing you and yours a stress-less holiday!