Reduce your Holiday Stress

People seem to stress a lot over the holidays.  Find ways to make this easier by keeping it simple.  Bake cookies or make something for folks instead of giving presents they won't remember a week from now.  Volunteer to take Grandma shopping once a month or offer to babysit for your sister instead of buying that expensive thing you have yet to come up with an idea about.  Most people treasure the time you spend with them more than the stuff you buy them.  Take time out for yourself during the hectic schedule that lots of us have during this time.  Doesn't hurt to do some charity work too.  I know this one helps me remember it isn't all about the commercialism - Fulfill this one this weekend - Come knit at the Charity Knitathon on Saturday from 10-3.  There will be folks making hats, scarves, mittens, etc.  for people at Room in the Inn.  And its an excuse to sit and knit with others.