How can I enjoy the holidays?
There are so many things that I love about
Christmas. The lights and decorations we had for years some since my mom was a young
child. But with the Holidays also come endless lines and too many gatherings.
Not only that but most people work during the holidays.
This makes the month's holidays stressful, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming.
I think the problem is that we do too much! We
go out too many times or we do too much all at once.
If you are in a similar mind and want to slow down and enjoy the season
there are a few things you can do to make your holidays a relaxing one!
Have a small gathering
If you are tired of feeling tired after a holiday get-together, try
having a small intimate affair. This will allow you not to have to deal with
all the cleanup and mess. It also allows you to spend time with your guests instead of being in the kitchen all day.
Don't shop until you drop
I used to try to do all my shopping in one day. It was a family affair event
where we would all try to get our secret gifts and every other gift all in one
day. That left all of us tired, and frustrated, and sometimes we still did not
complete our shopping.
As we got older, we learned to get things months in
advance to avoid the long lines or feeling overwhelmed. Now the closer it gets
to the holidays we have all our shopping done and can enjoy our time
off.
Have a movie marathon
Find some of your favorite Christmas or Holiday movies and watch them. You don't have to go all out for this event.
Just pop some popcorn and have your
favorite fall beverage with you. Then just sit back and enjoy the movies with
your friends, family, or even by yourself.
Here are a few family-friendly movies you can watch:
Have small mini-events
If you don’t want to do
one big party, you do a lot of smaller events. You have a tree trimming party
one day and then a gift wrapping another day. This allows you to get together
with your family and friends. It also makes these events seem less like a chore!
Go
Local
For
those who are doing a stay action, there are things you can do in or near your fun hometown. You can go to your local museum or historic sites. Some
places are offering free or holiday discount tours because of the holidays.
Check out your local newspaper or watch local news to see what events you can attend. Also, do not forget about your local stores, festivals, or libraries
for events.
Curl
up and Read a book
If
the weather is too cold or wet for you to venture out, you can stay in and read
a good book. I love to read holiday-themed books around this time of the year.
Game
Night
Family
game night is one of the many traditions I am glad we still do. Scrabble and
Clue are just two of the games we love to play each year. We also like playing Ridley Games Room - Who am I? Nothing brings a
family together than a little competition and of course, it does not hurt to
have snacks either! Lol
Let’s
go to the movies.
One
of my favorite things to do is go to the movies. We love doing
it because the lines are not as long and because it gets crammed sometimes indoors. There are a lot of family movies that you can see this time of year.
Just don’t forget to get some popcorn or candy at the concession stand.
Bake Something
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You can bake some of your favorite treats for your family or even give them away as gifts. If you don't want to spend hours in the kitchen there are easy recipes you can try. What really matters is that you are spending time with your family in the kitchen.
Rest
If you have time off and prefer to take a break, do it. Spend your time resting and enjoying the days you have off.
How do you spend your holidays?
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How can I enjoy the holidays?
There are so many things that I love about
Christmas. The lights and decorations we had for years some since my mom was a young
child. But with the Holidays also come endless lines and too many gatherings.
Not only that but most people work during the holidays. This makes the month's holidays stressful, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming.
Not only that but most people work during the holidays. This makes the month's holidays stressful, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming.
I think the problem is that we do too much! We
go out too many times or we do too much all at once.
If you are in a similar mind and want to slow down and enjoy the season
there are a few things you can do to make your holidays a relaxing one!
Have a small gathering
If you are tired of feeling tired after a holiday get-together, try
having a small intimate affair. This will allow you not to have to deal with
all the cleanup and mess. It also allows you to spend time with your guests instead of being in the kitchen all day.
Don't shop until you drop
I used to try to do all my shopping in one day. It was a family affair event
where we would all try to get our secret gifts and every other gift all in one
day. That left all of us tired, and frustrated, and sometimes we still did not
complete our shopping.
As we got older, we learned to get things months in
advance to avoid the long lines or feeling overwhelmed. Now the closer it gets
to the holidays we have all our shopping done and can enjoy our time
off.
Have a movie marathon
Find some of your favorite Christmas or Holiday movies and watch them. You don't have to go all out for this event.
Just pop some popcorn and have your
favorite fall beverage with you. Then just sit back and enjoy the movies with
your friends, family, or even by yourself.
Here are a few family-friendly movies you can watch:
Have small mini-events
If you don’t want to do
one big party, you do a lot of smaller events. You have a tree trimming party
one day and then a gift wrapping another day. This allows you to get together
with your family and friends. It also makes these events seem less like a chore!
Go Local
For
those who are doing a stay action, there are things you can do in or near your fun hometown. You can go to your local museum or historic sites. Some
places are offering free or holiday discount tours because of the holidays.
Check out your local newspaper or watch local news to see what events you can attend. Also, do not forget about your local stores, festivals, or libraries
for events.
Curl up and Read a book
If
the weather is too cold or wet for you to venture out, you can stay in and read
a good book. I love to read holiday-themed books around this time of the year.
Game Night
Family
game night is one of the many traditions I am glad we still do. Scrabble and
Clue are just two of the games we love to play each year. We also like playing Ridley Games Room - Who am I? Nothing brings a
family together than a little competition and of course, it does not hurt to
have snacks either! Lol
Let’s go to the movies.
One
of my favorite things to do is go to the movies. We love doing
it because the lines are not as long and because it gets crammed sometimes indoors. There are a lot of family movies that you can see this time of year.
Just don’t forget to get some popcorn or candy at the concession stand.
Bake Something
Good Housekeeping Walnut Crescents
You can bake some of your favorite treats for your family or even give them away as gifts. If you don't want to spend hours in the kitchen there are easy recipes you can try. What really matters is that you are spending time with your family in the kitchen.
Rest
If you have time off and prefer to take a break, do it. Spend your time resting and enjoying the days you have off.
How do you spend your holidays?
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