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Helpful Tips to Get Ahead of the Holidays

October 31, 2019 —

It’s easy for the holiday season to sneak up on us. To help alleviate some stress in the coming weeks, here are several tips on how to prepare for the holidays.

Prioritize

The end of the year brings many choices for activities and events – parades, parties, baking, decorating and traveling, to name a few. It’s easy to have a lot of things in mind that you’d like to do, but it can quickly become stressful to try to accomplish all of them. With that in mind, it’s beneficial to make a list of everything you’d like to get done. Categorize the items on your to-do list according to what kind of time and/or financial commitment they demand. This way, you will be able to see everything at once and be better equipped to determine the importance of each so you don’t miss out on anything!

Strategize

It can be tempting to wait until Black Friday and Cyber Monday to do the bulk of your shopping,  but a lot of stores have the same sale prices running in the weeks leading up to (and sometimes even following) these days. You may not find that super-cheap flat screen on any other day than Black Friday, but for more typical purchases, you can confidently spread out your spending to help you stick to your budget.

Organize

With so many things on your plate at this busy time of year, sorting your belongings probably sounds like one of the least ideal activities you could do.With all the items you’ll be giving and receiving, it’s really beneficial to sort through what you already have to make things more manageable as the season draws to a close. As an added bonus, this can be a really good time of year to donate things you’re no longer using. Your donations can help families in need have a happy holiday that they might not be able to afford themselves.

It’s important to take time for both yourself and your loved ones at this time of year. We hope these tips help to alleviate a little bit of stress this season so that you’re able to enjoy quality time with your family and friends.

Happy holidays!