Sunday, November 30, 2008

Holidays Resources - Handle the Heavy Work Early

By Nicole Mendari

You know from previous holiday seasons there is still a long list of things to do in order to properly prepare for the holidays. Instead of waiting until the holidays are over you, try to address some of the biggest jobs earlier when time is not as pressing, and relieve some stress in the process.

Have you completed all the tasks of cleaning its downfall? If your garage is a mess and has no idea where he buried the Christmas decorations, and there are still leaves falling everywhere, get busy and get your garage cleaned and organized and get the yard work completed. If you have not already done so, prepare your plants outdoors for the winter, his flight hoses and sprinkler systems, and completely clean your garage. It will make the hunting of holiday decorations a non-issue, because you can go right to them. It is also a good idea to take stock of their situation and make a note to replace anything that is broken. Check your lights at the moment, too. While you are at it, get out your lights outdoors, and hang them until after the audit. When the holiday season rolls around, all you have 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 though some might not consider addressing Christmas cards a heavy chore, it can become quite time consuming depending on the length of your list. If you can verify you've got correct addresses early on, it'll make this chore go more smoothly when the time comes. While you are updating mailing addresses, it's a good time to make sure you've got correct phone numbers and e-mailing addresses as well, as both are quick ways to invite people to an impromptu holiday open house or party. You might consider addressing and stamping your envelopes in small groups while watching TV each night. That way they'll be ready to pop in the mail when the holiday season arrives.

Another task that can be addressed from the start is your holiday baking and cooking. Some baked goods freeze well when prepared in advance, like fast food, like chili and spaghetti sauce. Then, when the busy holiday season arrives, it will have some of its baking out of the way, and when you need a quick meal, you need something that can easily be found in the microwave and crock pot or can serve hot food to your family.

Tackle those big chores now so you can enjoy your holidays fully later! - 15432

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