Sunday, November 30, 2008

Holidays Tips - Handle the Heavy Work Early

By Nicole Mendari

You know from previous holiday seasons that there is always a long list of things to get done in order to properly prepare for the holidays. Instead of waiting until the holidays are upon you, try tackling some of the bigger jobs earlier when time isn't so pressing, and relieve some stress in the process.

Have you finished all your household chores yet the fall? If your garage is a mess and you have no idea where you buried the Christmas decorations and there are still leaves everywhere, get busy and get your garage cleaned up and organized and get the construction work completed. If you have not already done so, prepare your plants outdoors for the winter, your drainage tiles and sprinkler systems, and clean your garage full. It will hunt for holiday decorations a false problem because it allows you to go directly to them. It's also a good idea to keep an inventory of their condition, and take note of replacing everything that is broken. Check your lights at that time, too. While you are there, get off your lights outdoors, and hang them after verification. When the holiday season rolls around, all you need to do is flick a switch.

Get your deep cleaning done at this time as well. If you know you will have guests overnight stay with you, make sure your room is ready for the enterprise. If you have to store things, clarify. Make sure there is available dresser drawers and closet space for your guests to put things if you will turn over a long period of time. This is also a good time to put away the summer clothes and bedding and heavier elements leaving his clothes and bedding.

And while some might consider not cope with the Christmas cards a heavy task, which can be quite time consuming depending on the length of your list. If you can verify that you have received the correct addresses from the beginning, that this will make the task go more smoothly when the time comes. While you are updating mailing addresses, which is a good time to make sure it has arrived properly phone numbers and e-mail addresses and, as both are quick ways to invite people to an impromptu feast open or match. You might consider addressing and stamping envelopes in small groups while watching television every night. Thus, we are ready to pop in the mail when the holiday season arrives.

Another chore that can be tackled early on is your holiday baking and cooking. Some baked goods freeze very well when prepared ahead of time, as do quick meals such as chili and spaghetti sauce. Then when the busy holiday season arrives, you'll have some of your baking out of the way, and when you need a quick meal, you'll have something that can easily be popped into the microwave or crock pot and can serve a hot meal to your family.

Tackle those big chores now so you can enjoy your holidays fully later! - 14915

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