{"id":59295,"date":"2018-11-15T14:25:01","date_gmt":"2018-11-15T14:25:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aphw.com\/?p=59295"},"modified":"2018-11-15T14:25:01","modified_gmt":"2018-11-15T14:25:01","slug":"handling-the-holidays-part-i-of-iii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aphw.house\/windermere\/handling-the-holidays-part-i-of-iii\/","title":{"rendered":"Handling the Holidays: Part I of III"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aphw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/HolidaysChecklist-PtI.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/aphw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/HolidaysChecklist-PtI-1024x380.jpg\" alt=\"Holidays Checklist Part I\" \/><\/a>The holidays are crazy. Whether you\u2019re shopping for a family of fifteen or preparing meals for the block, it\u2019s easy to get lost in the shuffle of what-all needs to get done. So, what can you do about it? Organize!<\/p>\n<p>We know, writing everything down to \u2018check off\u2019 is a chore you don\u2019t exactly want to add to your list of things to do. So, here\u2019s a pre-assembled list for you. Enjoy!<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Nov. 18 \u2013 24<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Thanks-Getting <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 This week is largely focused on preparation for Thanksgiving, so your first task is to organize what foods you plan to prepare, create a shopping list, and get those foods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>Keep the Kids Happy<\/strong><\/em> \u2013 If you have ever had children attending your dinner before, you know they don\u2019t typically sit quietly and eat the entire time the adults are chatting away. Organize an activity or two for when they \u2018finish\u2019 that can keep them occupied (at least until they come back for seconds).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Food Prep <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 Set up any foods that can be pre-made the day\/night before, and organize your cooking schedule the day of to alternate between things that will take up space in\/on your range and things that don\u2019t require one, such as the salad or cranberry sauce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Ask for Help<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 If folks start showing up early, don\u2019t be afraid to ask for assistance! There is no rulebook anywhere that says you have to do it all yourself, so save yourself the stress of trying to prepare a meal and be a host at the same time, and just ask them to help out in the kitchen. They\u2019ll probably be more than happy to oblige!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Nov. 25 \u2013 30<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Holiday Greeting Cards <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 Get cards and stamps (or even e-cards) out of the way early, to avoid a last-minute \u201cOops, I forgot Grandma!\u201d situation. Write down a list of your family and friends so you don\u2019t forget anyone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Start Gift Shopping <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 Seriously, the earlier you start, the less stressful it is, and it helps you avoid an all-nighter. To save time and frustration, write down who you are buying presents for, and a specific list of items. This will also help you prevent overspending on impulse gifts. Shopping for an hour or so after work on weekdays\/nights will get you in when the stores aren\u2019t as crowded, too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Check back soon for Parts II and III, and for other holiday ideas, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/americaspreferr\/boards\/\">Pinterest page<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holidays are crazy. Whether you\u2019re shopping for a family of fifteen or preparing meals for the block, it\u2019s easy to get lost in the shuffle of what-all needs to get done. So, what can you do about it? Organize! 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