#ChristmasSpirit

Snowflakes in the air
Carols Everywhere
Olden Times, and ancient rhymes
Of love and dreams to share
Sleigh Bells in the air

Beauty Everywhere

Yuletide by the fireside
And Joyful memories there
Christmas time is Here
Families Drawing Near
Oh! That we could always see such spirit through the year! 

 

# Spreading Fun Holiday Smiles

 

 

 

**Christmas Calm Con't**

6. Cut the Clean-a-thon- Focus cleaning attention on Kitchen and public rooms; private areas can slide till seasons end.

7. Downsize dishwashing- Hard-washing fine china is nobody's idea of a good time, so move to everyday stoneware....

8. Finger Food, not Feast- A smorgasbord of tasty tid-bits is easier on the cook and kinder to the waistline than a sit-down dinner. Share the work by hosting pot-lucks!

9. Buy, Don't Bake!- Turn your back on your oven this year. Supermarkets and bakeries are a great source for delicious, pre baked holiday treats. 

10. Stay Home- Cuddling down close to the hearth beats Holiday Travel any day. A holiday "stay-cation" allows for evening drives to see the lights, family camp outs in front of the Christmas tree. and evenings spent with carols and popcorn. Fun!

 

 

**Christmas Calm: 10 Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday Season **

1.Prune the To-Do list- Ask," If I don't do this, what will happen? Aim to knock down the list of chores to the rock-bottom necessity

2.Cut The Gift List- Reign in gift exchanges that have been outgrown or lost their meaning. Limit gifts to a children only, draw names, or organize a gift exchange.

3.Wrap As You Go- Who needs to spend Christmas Eve catching up on wrapping chores?

4.Call, Don't Send Cards- Reach out and touch someone...The easy Way. Online greeting cards are easy, inexpensive & fun to send. No more post office lines.

5.Scale Back Décor- substitute a simple door wreath for outdoor lighting, a tabletop tree for the over-the-top tannenbaum.