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By Dave Ulacia
The holidays are a lot of fun, but they can be a lot of stress as well. If you’re like most of us, you expect a lot of yourself this time of year. Between holiday parties, baking, greeting cards with family photos, and trying to find the perfect gifts for the people you care about, it’s hard to find time to relax and enjoy the season.
Here are a few suggestions to help you reduce shopping stress and add a little more magic to this most wonderful time of the year.
By Dave Ulacia
Advertisers encourage heavy spending this time of year. It’s good for business, but it may not be good for your bank account. A recent Gallup poll projects Americans will on average spend more than $900 on gifts this year. While some will spend more and others will spend less—the secret isn’t how much you spend, but how well your spending fits within your budget. Here are ten ways to keep your spending at a manageable level this holiday season.
By Holly Bohn
I still remember a conversation I had with a friend of mine shortly before I launched See Jane Work. I was telling her about my idea to create a website that carried all the fun and fashionable office supplies and accessories that it had taken me months to shop for when I was setting up my office.
She said, “Holly I think it’s a great idea, but there is just no way you have time to do it.”
Thanksgiving is the day to give thanks. It’s also the day to find guests knocking on your door anticipating the meal of the year. If you’re playing host or hostess this year, here’s a countdown to turkey day. Gobble Gobble.
November 1: Create your guest list.
November 2: Invite friends and family, and ask guests if they would like to contribute a special dish that was a tradition in their home.
By Jean Chatzky
It’s no surprise that this year’s holiday shopping season is coming sooner, rather than later. Retailers have started prepping for big promotions and sales, and I’ve already gotten at least a dozen emails about the season’s hottest toys and video games. Chances are, your kids are at least mentally getting their wish lists together, and those new items won’t be left off.
By Kelly Pratt
Tangled bangles—what to do?! If you’re tired of unraveling chains or digging for a matching pair of earrings, try some of these great organizing tips.
By Alicia Rockmore and Sarah Welch
Don’t let Halloween sneak up on you without doing anything to set the stage. You can organize few simple things with minimum effort to create a spooktacular evening. Below are ten ideas to get you started.
By Sarah Merz
I am a master at procrastination. Luckily, no critical deadlines have been missed because I’ve learned a few organization habits that are painless, help me tackle big projects in short order, and make me look a lot more organized than I really am. Take a look at my approach. Maybe it will help you.
Step #1: Create a “Dump Box” as soon as you decide on a project
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