Christmas is almost here! GASP! Yay or Nay for you?
I find it quite frustrating when we are not done with the Christmas cards, shopping, wrapping the gifts, to do lists that seems impossible to do it all (but it needed to be done), guest list, what to cook, what to wear, what to give, will they like my gift or not, how much money do I have in my account now? and the list goes on and on.
Christmas suppose to be fun and jolly and enjoyable. These days, our own "tradition" kills the joy of Christmas itself. Yes, it is ALL suppose to be about JESUS as the reason for the season! But, lets admit it that Christmas is also a time of the year when we want to see whats under the tree for me? or some homemade food? or family time? (the drama included)! We ALL want something in Christmas time. Its overwhelming when we make it that way. So I will try to share little things that I have learned over the years!
Here are some tips to make Christmas easier and simple for you:
1. Next year, make sure the Christmas cards are out by the second week of December. BUT, just in case you are extremely busy., we can always call them on Christmas day, email them or tagged a Christmas card/pictures on Facebook ;)
2. Start making a list of gifts since October/November. Who and what to buy. List their names and ideas. Buy them weekly, that way it wont be overwhelming if you buy them all at once (less stress on your body and bank account). Know the person's character, likes/dislikes and hobby to make it easier of what to buy them. Gifts Cards always an option!
3. Last minute shopping should always be the "not so important" gifts. In other word, this gift is not the star of the show, but the more the merrier (and it wont hurt your financial as well). If you make the last minute shopping as the star of the show, you will go crazy! You've been warned!
4. Decorating the house should start on the second week of December (or earlier if you LOVE Christmas time, like ME!). Clean up the house 2 days before Christmas, that way it will give you time to relax and enjoying your days off, family time, cooking, and church time without overwhelming with the cleaning, cooking, entertaining the guests ALL in the same day.
5. Make the list of what to cook (if you are planning on cooking), at least a week before Christmas. Start buying the groceries at least 2 days before Christmas. You do NOT wanna stand in line for hours with panic people in the grocery stores..on Christmas eve!
6. Cook it on Christmas eve or you can wake up early morning and cook. Depends on what type of food, time to eat and how many dishes you are planning to cook. Slow cooker is always a great option, no mess and yummy foods (google it online for recipes)! Dessert..hmm...you always have an option to simplify it by buying it from the bakery stores LOL!
7. Make sure you have enough time to rest! Enjoy your day off, food, family and remember Jesus Christ!
What do YOU want this Christmas? Make a wish and pray. Remember the first step is faith, hope will keep you going and love will help you embracing the life!
Images are taken from google.
Be Merry, Be Happy
XOXO,
Lindsay
