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ideas for stress-free holidays

Maybe that title is misleading! Part of managing everything in December — especially if you’re the one who makes things happen in the family — is stress. It’s unavoidable. BUT we can use some shortcuts to alleviate some of the stress. How can we take away some of the pressure while still enjoying the beauty and happiness this season offers? 1. Make a plan, write it down, and post it for everyone to see When we had a bunch of family members coming into town one year, I was very nervous about how everything would go…