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Holidays are supposed to be fun especially the Christmas season. But more often than not, handling home duties, work and holiday planning this mountain is one we rather not climb. Every year, we say next year will be different. Believe it or not, the holidays can be stress free but this will require a little work.  Here are some Holiday Tips to help you sail into the holiday season.

Ten Stress Free Tips to enjoy the Holiday Season in your home.

1.     Stay organized during the holiday season

Make lists for groceries, people to shop for, cards to write, decorations to buy for home decorating. Place a calendar and give yourself target dates for getting things done. It will make a busy holiday month more reasonable.

2.    Less can be more during the holidays 

Don’t be frugal about it. But simple holiday decorations can speak volumes more than a room crowded with all kinds of knick-knacks. When it comes to menu-planning, don't get too ambitious. Choose holiday food recipes that are tried and true to avoid the stress of an uncertain outcome. Most people complain about overeating during the holidays, a small selection of quality foods will be perfect.

3.     Share Holiday Hosting Party Duties

The great amount of holiday parties and conflicts in peoples' schedules co-host a holiday party with a friend. Its one engagement for your friends instead of two, and it'll reduce your stress.

4.     Prepare your Holiday items ahead of time

Choose holiday menu items that can be frozen until the day you need them. This will cut down on the number of things you need to do on the day of your event.

5.    Holiday Cookie Trade

Organize a circle of friends and have everyone make two to three dozen of their favorite holiday cookie, bar or square. Then get together and exchange then everyone has a little of each. It saves you hours in the kitchen and comes in handy when people drop by unexpectedly. A few samples wrapped in cellophane also make great hostess gifts.

6.     Holiday Decorated- colored potpourri

It's an easy design accent and makes the home smell like someone's always baking. If you're not into potpourri, scented candles and oils will give you the same results. Remember when you feel the holiday stress grasping, stop and take a deep breath. Warm scents like lavender or cinnamon will relax you.

7.     Simple holiday decorations

You'll find a great amount of Christmas decorations in the stores. Usually the most elegant and effective are those you make yourself. Get the kids to help. Use branches, leaves, acorns and berries from your backyard to create centerpieces or festive confetti that can be spread across fireplace mantles and tables.

8.     Colorful holiday concepts

Purchase a few yards of fabric in vibrant colors or textures and use them as table runners or chair covers. Patterned ribbons are also an inexpensive way to dress up candle holders and serving utensils. Or use them as festive napkin holders.

9.    Get Housework Help

The holiday season is a good time for a cleaning service. If you already have one, you may want to arrange for an extra visit.

10.     Include the kids

Kids love the holidays and they can help decorate everything from cookies to rooms. 

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