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Slow Down and Enjoy this Holiday Season

10 Holiday Survival Tips

This time of year brings so many emotions.  Reveling in family time together, enjoying evenings by the fire; attending Christmas concerts and plays, and strolling through the stores hoping to find the perfect gift for that someone special.  Christmas can bring joy, peace and happiness but it can also bring stress, and depression.

Take this time to cherish friends and family.  Don’t get bogged in what Christmas is not about.  It is not about worrying.   It is not about overspending.  It is not about getting stuff, so to speak.

Christmas is about the birth of a Savior, about coming together and being thankful for all the wonderful gifts we have been given by God, family being at the top of the list.  Slow down and relax.  I know it is easier said then done.  Try these tips to help ease the season and truly appreciate this time of year.

  1. Take time each morning to pray and read the Bible or a Devotional.  Ask for peace.  Ask for direction and reminders of the reason for the season
  2. Volunteer, be on the lookout to help someone.  Know a family affected by unemployment, tragedy?  Send them gift cards or deliver a care package to them anonymously.  It feels good to help out, especially someone we know.
  3. Treat yourself to a mid-day coffee or tea while you are out and about.
  4. Don’t stress about sending out Christmas cards, go the easy route.  Walgreens prints the CUTEST, custom cards around.  They are colorful and unique.   No more boring Christmas cards.
  5. Don’t worry if you think you don’t have enough money to go around.  Homemade gifts are making a comeback.   Think jars from the Dollar Tree, add nuts or chocolates or mints, add a pretty ribbon.  Everyone loves snacks!
  6. Take in a Christmas concert and play.  What a great to lose yourself in a live performance whether it is a choir singing carols or eclectic actors performing Christmas classics.  A perfect way to unwind.
  7. Host a few simplified events.  Don’t get all fancy and involved.  A cookie exchange is easy and a great way to enjoy friends and family around the holidays.  Also, hold an Open House on a weekend.  Invite people to stop in as they go about their holiday shopping.  Finger foods can be whipped up in about 30 minutes.  Serve cider, cocoa and tea.
  8. Take a nap!!  Or Two!
  9. If you have children, create an Advent calendar.  Each night gather the family for a Christmas story and a surprise from the Calendar.  A nice way to top off each December evening.
  10. Get a mani/pedi and if possible a message.  NOTHING says peace and relaxation like being pampered!  Look out for deals on Groupon or Mamapedia Sweet Deals.

 
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