Quick tips for a Holly Jolly Holiday Season

November 18, 2009

Its the holiday season. Time for buying gifts, throwing parties and decorating your home. All that work can leave little time for enjoying what should be the most wonderful time of the year. So here are some quick tips to help make your holiday season merry and bright.

Buying gifts- Make a list of all the people you plan to shop for with gift ideas that match their tastes. Consider gift certificates, which are easy to wrap and create less clutter. Be sure to set a gift budget for everyone on your list. Check weekly flyers for sales to plan your trip to the mall. The best times to shop are weekday mornings when there are fewer people shopping. Some stores have personal shoppers who can assist you in finding the right gift. And many stores have websites that allow you to save time by shopping from home online. Finally, set yourself a deadline to complete your gift buying so you have more time to enjoy the holiday season.

Throwing a party- Planning a successful holiday party is much like planning any party. Start by selecting a date, preferably one that doesnt conflict with other holiday gatherings. Once done, determine where you want to host your party at home, the office or at a favourite spot and make reservations if necessary. Now youre ready to draw up your guest list. For a formal party, prepare and mail out invitations. For an informal gathering, email or phone invitations will do. If you decide to hold your party at home, develop a festive menu to serve your guests. If you choose a restaurant or club, ask them to suggest a menu based on the number of guests invited and their tastes. Some seasonal music and a few carefully chosen decorations, table settings and centrepieces will help create a festive atmosphere.

Decorating your home Before you drag out boxes of lights and tinsel, visualize how you want your home to look and make a plan. A good plan covers everything from your theme (such as An Old-fashioned Christmas) and colour scheme to the decorations you want to use and where youll place them. Now you can pull out the dcor you want to use. Sift through it and donate or purge any outdated or unwanted items. Be sure to test your decorations to make sure they work properly. Replace all burnt-out bulbs and frayed cords. If you need to buy new outdoor lights, consider strings with built-in timers. Theyll save you time and energy costs. Heres another idea that will save you time: Make a party of it. Invite family and friends to help you decorate, with the promise of eggnog and other holiday treats. You could even purchase some craft supplies and have your friends over to create some memorable tree decorations. (And a few holiday season memories!)

Looking for more great ideas or need some extra help to get all of your holiday plans under wrap? Please call us at 902-233-1577 for additional suggestions and our festive season specials to help you with your themed parties, decorations, gift buying and more.

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