Healthy Holidays Toolkit

Make your holidays the happiest ever!

No one needs to be reminded that the holidays can be stressful. So here are some suggestions to help minimize the stress, and really enjoy the holidays.

Focus on what’s important

If you are feeling overwhelmed by the dozens of friends and family members on your holiday card list, try asking, “which are the 10 most important ones?” Or just make an e-card and send it to everyone. That simple strategy has saved many holidays from becoming a stress-inducing wreck. And it’s eco-friendly!

Discover the beauty of gift cards

There are ways to simplify your holiday shopping list, too. Gift cards are perfect for the person who seems to have everything. There are cards for hardware stores, book stores, coffee shops – really any kind of store. Remember to wrap the card to make it more festive!

Request free gift wrapping

Let’s say you aren’t the gift card type, believing that the actual best-seller is a nicer gift than a book store gift card. At least ask the store to gift-wrap it for you. Many stores have this service. And if they don’t, look around for a charity gift-wrapping booth where you can get gifts wrapped for a small fee – and for a good cause!

Source: http://www.womansday.com/health-fitness/wellness/g2044/how-to-have-a-stress-free-christmas/