7 Things You Can Do NOW to Plan Ahead for a Stress-free Holiday Season

Oh, the holidays… there isn't anything that pressures us quite like planning for them. The in-laws, gifts, shopping, wrapping, parties, etc. I can go on and on, but the key to not stressing out and actually enjoying the festivities. Thus, let's prepare in advance for the hundred little things that must get done (mostly by you!). Here are 7 things you can do NOW to stave off last-minute chaos. - By Danielle Sullivan

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Place Yourself on Your Own Wishlist
When you designate a day for your children to write their wishlists, use this time as an opportunity to make one of your own. I can almost guarantee you that most husbands would appreciate and possibly even thank you for providing them with a list of things you'd love to have. Not romantic, you say? Maybe not, but neither is a toaster oven or a Dustbuster on Christmas morning! Also, part of ... more
Photo by: iStock
Place Yourself on Your Own Wishlist
When you designate a day for your children to write their wishlists, use this time as an opportunity to make one of your own. I can almost guarantee you that most husbands would appreciate and possibly even thank you for providing them with a list of things you'd love to have. Not romantic, you say? Maybe not, but neither is a toaster oven or a Dustbuster on Christmas morning! Also, part of placing yourself on the wishlist, means not taking on a million and one things to create the perfect holiday. Take time for yourself from now throughout the New Year. In fact, schedule it just the way you do your kid's doctor's appointment. less

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