November is here and the holiday season has begun. My guess is you are working with any number of clients who have a long list of To Do’s and many parties and events to attend. There’s no question the holidays are a busy time, but many times we create that work for ourselves. Help your clients have a more simplified holiday season which will give them more time to relax and enjoy the season.
Here are a few solutions to simplify your holidays:
- Get help where you need it. Hire a house cleaning, a personal chef, an organizer, a travel agent, etc. Think about the time associated with cleaning your home. Would it be worth the investment to hire a house cleaner which would free up your time for something else?
- Have a progressive dinner with friends. Holiday dinner parties are so much fun, but they are a lot of work for the host. Progressive dinner allows everyone to contribute and you get to see holiday decorations at your friend’s homes.
- Order holiday photo cards from Shutterfly.com. Every year I pick 2 or 3 of John and my adventures and put them on our Christmas card. The quality is fantastic and I can get about 60 in the mail in 15 minutes. Saves a ton of time!
- Shop online. We travel during the holidays so shopping online allows me to purchase gifts in advance and not have to schlep them across the country. Most websites offer some kind of free shipping.
- Schedule a cooking day. Think about menu items you can prepare in advance, like cookies, cakes and sauces. Pick a weekend, turn on the holiday music and cook away.
The holidays are meant to be merry and bright. Give your clients few of our suggestions and make this the most simplified and festive holiday season ever.
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