So I have unlocked the secret of how to save money and avoid stress and anxiety during the holiday season. I can only recommend this strategic plan if you have that gene in your DNA (which my husband and I both possess) that allows you to go through life with the attitude, "If it doesn't get done, chances are no one will notice. If I don't answer that call, they'll call back if it's important. If I miss that event, meeting, party, etc. life will go on. I will delete those 22,000 messages in my inbox later." I know some of you are breaking out into hives right this instant.
Here's the secret: Don't even think about shopping online or in stores until December 22nd!!! Seriously, that is the way we've rolled this year. Partly because I had back surgery this fall, and that just set me way off schedule...as if I had one. We've also been cursed with the flu. No, we haven't had the flu shot. Of all the things that I can deal with "putting off", this will not be one of them EVER AGAIN!!!
When your kids are young, their list changes by the day! In years past, here are a few list changes that took place within days of Christmas: a Top Gun military fighter pilot suit, a snuggie (before snuggies were cool), and solar panels. Yes, solar panels.
So get your flu shot in November. In December, sit back, grab a cocktail as you decorate your house, if you feel up to it, go to those parties you remember you got invited to, and enjoy almost the entire month without breaking a sweat...until the last few days!
Here's the secret: Don't even think about shopping online or in stores until December 22nd!!! Seriously, that is the way we've rolled this year. Partly because I had back surgery this fall, and that just set me way off schedule...as if I had one. We've also been cursed with the flu. No, we haven't had the flu shot. Of all the things that I can deal with "putting off", this will not be one of them EVER AGAIN!!!
When your kids are young, their list changes by the day! In years past, here are a few list changes that took place within days of Christmas: a Top Gun military fighter pilot suit, a snuggie (before snuggies were cool), and solar panels. Yes, solar panels.
So get your flu shot in November. In December, sit back, grab a cocktail as you decorate your house, if you feel up to it, go to those parties you remember you got invited to, and enjoy almost the entire month without breaking a sweat...until the last few days!
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