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Tips to Help Make Your Holiday a Little Less Stressful

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***Updated 2023*** I know a lot of people get so caught up in having a wonderful holiday that they get stressed out. You can do some things to make it a little less stressful. Here are a few tips. Set a budget for your gift-giving. For the cookie bakers: you can make the cookie dough ahead of time and freeze it. Wrap as you go: just make sure you label them.  You don't have to go to every party. Sometimes it makes you crazy by trying to fit them all in, just say NO. Politely, of course. Organize and delegate: you can't do it all. If you can purchase gifts in advance, it really helps. Fewer decorations mean less putting away, get it? Don't forget to have fun: make up some games, treasure hunts, etc. Keep your holiday receipts in a special place. If you are traveling on Christmas day, make sure you fill up your gas tank early. Have a few emergency gifts just in case there are extra guests or you forgot someone. Don't forget to enjoy your time with family and fr...