AVOID THE PANIC ATTACK!
December 4th! Only 20 Shopping days left until Christmas. Don't panic,
you can do it. Make a list and check it twice! (Sorry for the borrowed
line). How in the world can you manage to do EVERYTHING that needs to 'get done' before the big day arrives? Here are just a few ideas for you!
- Break your list up into categories. Family - and what
you want to spend on those members of your family. Hey, family is family and you want to put thought into those gifts. Find out a few things that each member wants, then go from there. Next are Great Friends, and
what you want to do for them, and finally, those Need to Acknowledge Friends.
- Now for those "Need to Acknowledge" friends, how about a Christmas card? Not E-cards, but mailing out a
thoughtful Christmas card? It's easy to stick a 5 or 10.00 gift card in
there. That's a nice way of saying "I'm thinking of you".
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For your Good friends on your list, a gift basket that you put
together can look like a million bucks if you do it right. There are
some great wines that are under 10.00, pack in a box of gourmet
crackers, some cheese, and if you're really adventurous, add a couple
of wine glasses. Wrap in cellophane, top with a bow and there ya go!
We all have a tendency to get carried away this time of year with
shopping til we drop, frantically trying to get things done. You don't
have to let all the "seasonal" things get to you. For me, baking is
very therapeutic, and I love the aromas that infiltrate my house.
Take time for a bubble bath, or a long hot shower - whichever you
prefer. Tea is soothing. Music is awesome for you to chill to. Try not
to allow the "urgency" that advertisers and stores put in your head.
And just ignore the big "countdown". Manage your time, you'll be fine.
Sending you angels,
Jane
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