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By Kelly
Cullison
It's that time of year again: the holidays are upon us. No matter how
prepared you plan to be, the season always seems more hectic than we'd
like. Here are some tips to help relieve some of that holiday stress.
Holiday Shopping
1. Do it on the internet or through the mail.
2. Have gifts wrapped by the vendor and shipped directly to your
recipient.
3. Recruit your kids to help you make gifts for the office, neighbors,
etc. Create an assembly line for decorating cookies or putting ribbons
on jars of spiced tea mix.
4. Avoid high-traffic days and periods -- shop during the week and avoid
lunch hour and the after-five rush.
5. Plan your shopping outings so you save time and gas.
6. Coordinate with others to consolidate your shopping. Know someone who
is going to the Gap? Ask them to make your Gap purchase while you make
theirs at another store.
Holiday Parties
1. Cook all items beforehand and freeze them, then just pop them
in the oven.
2. Buy prepared party trays from the grocery store or your favorite
restaurant.
3. Do it pot-luck style.
4. Find a caterer who is willing to cater your event for a discount
in exchange for advertising.
5. Relax before the guests begin to arrive -- it's a party; enjoy
it!
6. Have plenty of space for trash.
7. Put drinks in large tubs of ice and let guests help themselves.
8. Schedule a maid service for "day after" cleaning.
Best wishes to all our subscribers in the coming new year!
Kelly Cullison is a Birmingham, AL-based virtual assistant and the
founder of Atlas Virtual Services. Atlas provides a wide range of
administrative support for small businesses so entrepreneurs can focus
on the core functions of running their businesses. Visit
Atlas, or email
mailto:kelly@a....
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