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Tips and tricks will help you get the most enjoyment out of your holidays, and they make for good advice throughout the year.
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Holiday seasons give us a chance to gear down and spend some quality time with the people we love - but getting to that point can be a hectic blur of preparation, extra effort and anxiety.
These six tips and tricks will help you get the most enjoyment out of your holidays, and they make for good advice throughout the year.
Set a family budget for gift giving.
Lighten your load with a year-round family gift-giving strategy that respects everyone’s time and budget.
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• What to give and how much to pay for it are two stressors that can sap the gift-giving spirit out of anyone.
• Multiply that guesswork over several loved ones –divided by the already hectic responsibilities of work (or harder yet, the search for it), school, caregiving and child-rearing – and you have a formula for holiday hardship.
• Whatever the occasion, set a family budget for gift giving, and help each other with ideas.
From low cost to no cost, taking some time to visit with friends, family and loved ones can instantly boost your mood, and it can be a great opportunity to vent if you’ve been feeling down.
If you’re far away, maybe your “gift” is your travel. If you can’t be there in person, phone calls and free Skype sessions can help melt away the miles.
Spend time with the people you care about. 2
Use couponmap.com to find deals wherever you may be traveling this holiday season, or even if you’re not! Saving money is on the top of just about everybody’s list these days, and knowing that you are saving money can make you feel better.
Did we mention that saving money feels good? 3
Even if you just get up and walk around the house or do some jumping jacks between TV shows, getting your heart pumping and blood flowing will facilitate the release of happy hormones.
Exercise! 4
Here are some more ways to exercise indoors this winter.
Got guests? Think about increasing your home’s “visit-ability.” From very young children to seniors and people with disabilities, making your home more accessible for holiday visitors will make you feel more prepared and make them feel safe and comfortable.
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Efforts as basic as ice and snow removal and other simple (even temporary) modifications can make it easier on all of you.
The holiday bustle often takes us out of our normal schedules and routines, which can make it harder to manage our medications. Keep it simple and safe by downloading a helpful medication chart.
Make it easy to keep track of your medications. 6
This is a great way to track multiple prescriptions and supplements without having to remember everything.
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