Quick,tips,for,Holly,Jolly,Hol DIY Quick tips for a Holly Jolly Holiday Season
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Buying gifts- Make a list of all the people you plan to shop for with gift ideas that match their tastes. Consider gift certificates, which are easy to wrap and create less clutter. Be sure to set a gift budget for everyone on your list. Check weekly flyers for sales to plan your trip to the mall. The best times to shop are weekday mornings when there are fewer people shopping. Some stores have personal shoppers who can assist you in finding the right gift. And many stores have websites that allow you to save time by shopping from home online. Finally, set yourself a deadline to complete your gift buying so you have more time to enjoy the holiday season. Throwing a party- Planning a successful holiday party is much like planning any party. Start by selecting a date, preferably one that doesnt conflict with other holiday gatherings. Once done, determine where you want to host your party at home, the office or at a favourite spot and make reservations if necessary. Now youre ready to draw up your guest list. For a formal party, prepare and mail out invitations. For an informal gathering, email or phone invitations will do. If you decide to hold your party at home, develop a festive menu to serve your guests. If you choose a restaurant or club, ask them to suggest a menu based on the number of guests invited and their tastes. Some seasonal music and a few carefully chosen decorations, table settings and centrepieces will help create a festive atmosphere. Decorating your home Before you drag out boxes of lights and tinsel, visualize how you want your home to look and make a plan. A good plan covers everything from your theme (such as An Old-fashioned Christmas) and colour scheme to the decorations you want to use and where youll place them. Now you can pull out the décor you want to use. Sift through it and donate or purge any outdated or unwanted items. Be sure to test your decorations to make sure they work properly. Replace all burnt-out bulbs and frayed cords. If you need to buy new outdoor lights, consider strings with built-in timers. Theyll save you time and energy costs. Heres another idea that will save you time: Make a party of it. Invite family and friends to help you decorate, with the promise of eggnog and other holiday treats. You could even purchase some craft supplies and have your friends over to create some memorable tree decorations. (And a few holiday season memories!) .If you enjoyed this article, please pass it along to others who would find it useful and sign up for our Organize Anything newsletter on our homepage at www.organizeanything.com.Permission to reuse or redistribute these materials is hereby granted provided they are reproduced or redistributed in their entirety with full attribution. (c) 2008 Colette Robicheau
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