The holiday season is here again and as we know it can be exciting yet overwhelming. It’s a time of year for displaying the spirit of the season and creating a festive atmosphere. It’s a season of joy and celebrations. Holiday preparations are good to do in advance so that it can help reduce the stress of getting everything accomplished. Shopping, decorating, baking and cooking can become a bit much this time of the year. Remember to set manageable expectations and spend responsibly. Try not to get so caught up in the preparations and make sure to enjoy the moment. Below are some tips that may help ease up your holiday stress.
- Start early and plan ahead.
- Set your budget.
- Create a gift list.
- Create a shopping list.
- Create a baking list. (If applicable)
- Plan holiday meals.
- Decorations, batteries and extension cords.
- Discard expired pantry items to make room for the new.
- Clean the fridge and discard expired foods.
