http://www.europeanopticalsociety.org/CommentingController/rss/SiteTree/418 CommentingController/rss/SiteTree/418 http://www.europeanopticalsociety.org/laugh/mom-moments/holiday-preparations-4/#comment-763 So true! Mon, 24 Dec 2012 17:59:25 -0800 Julie Johnson http://www.europeanopticalsociety.org/laugh/mom-moments/holiday-preparations-4/#comment-763 http://www.europeanopticalsociety.org/laugh/mom-moments/holiday-preparations-4/#comment-762 This is the one time of year I will pay for housecleaning service. It's worth it to get to enjoy the holidays with your kids. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 07:51:43 -0800 Kelli Vannicola http://www.europeanopticalsociety.org/laugh/mom-moments/holiday-preparations-4/#comment-762 http://www.europeanopticalsociety.org/laugh/mom-moments/holiday-preparations-4/#comment-761 Just save yourself the headaches and stress and go to familys for the hoilday meal! Leave the mess at thier house! Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:11:09 -0800 Tammy Poole http://www.europeanopticalsociety.org/laugh/mom-moments/holiday-preparations-4/#comment-761 http://www.europeanopticalsociety.org/laugh/mom-moments/holiday-preparations-4/#comment-760 I start with a week of cleaning each room and then do the cooking whatever that day so its fresh and warm and then trying to keep my 4 clean is a task so i let the m each have a chiore so its helpful and last but not least its once a year it worth it to just take it in and bless our lords birthday Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:00:38 -0800 Mary Mcmenamy http://www.europeanopticalsociety.org/laugh/mom-moments/holiday-preparations-4/#comment-760 http://www.europeanopticalsociety.org/laugh/mom-moments/holiday-preparations-4/#comment-759 1# tip If you need help no be afraid to ask sometimes things can be overwhelming and Im sure someone would love to help Sun, 09 Dec 2012 12:29:50 -0800 Debi Affrunti http://www.europeanopticalsociety.org/laugh/mom-moments/holiday-preparations-4/#comment-759 http://www.europeanopticalsociety.org/laugh/mom-moments/holiday-preparations-4/#comment-758 I like to make lists so that I can check off everything that is done at the end of the day. It makes me feel so good to see it getting smaller!!! The lists I make are cleaning, planning the daily meals, planning the holiday meals, Christmas baking, and decorating and having fun. Sun, 09 Dec 2012 12:01:34 -0800 Patricia Booth http://www.europeanopticalsociety.org/laugh/mom-moments/holiday-preparations-4/#comment-758 http://www.europeanopticalsociety.org/laugh/mom-moments/holiday-preparations-4/#comment-757 I pick up things on sale all year to keep on hand so that when I need a last minute gift I have something. I also enlist the help of my kids. They are in charge of keeping the house festive. The key rule in my life is nothing is perfect. Nothing! Which gives me the okay to let the tree lean a little and the kids decorations are great even if they pile the tinsel one branch. When cleaning I use the most easy to use products I can get my hands on Clorox wipes and spray products. Which gives me the added benefit of knowing I wont come down with the bug my kids drag home from school. which adds stress to everything. Sun, 09 Dec 2012 11:54:57 -0800 Sabrina Price http://www.europeanopticalsociety.org/laugh/mom-moments/holiday-preparations-4/#comment-757 http://www.europeanopticalsociety.org/laugh/mom-moments/holiday-preparations-4/#comment-756 Keep a stash of "emergency" gifts for unexpected holiday guests and hostess gifts. Great ideas: gourmet jams or chocolates, good wine, unusual Christmas tree ornaments, and gourmet teas or coffees. Hit the dollar store for some inexpensive gift bags to keep on hand that you can just toss a quick gift together. No stress ~ no mess! Ship out of town gifts early to avoid long lines and extra costs for shipping! BREATHE! Fri, 07 Dec 2012 20:02:47 -0800 Kimberly Ciesla http://www.europeanopticalsociety.org/laugh/mom-moments/holiday-preparations-4/#comment-756 http://www.europeanopticalsociety.org/laugh/mom-moments/holiday-preparations-4/#comment-755 DELEGATE!!! When someone asks what they can do or bring to help, accept the offer and give them something, no matter how small. Each thing you delegate is one less thing that you need to do yourself, and it makes people feel good that they were able to do something to help you out. Happy Holidays, Michelle in Az Fri, 07 Dec 2012 07:22:55 -0800 Michelle Peters http://www.europeanopticalsociety.org/laugh/mom-moments/holiday-preparations-4/#comment-755 http://www.europeanopticalsociety.org/laugh/mom-moments/holiday-preparations-4/#comment-754 Cleaning with Clorox! Makes everything easier. Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:13:10 -0800 Lauren Coleman http://www.europeanopticalsociety.org/laugh/mom-moments/holiday-preparations-4/#comment-754