{"id":1138,"date":"2010-12-19T11:29:56","date_gmt":"2010-12-19T16:29:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/?p=1138"},"modified":"2010-12-19T11:29:56","modified_gmt":"2010-12-19T16:29:56","slug":"keep-it-simple-santa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/keep-it-simple-santa\/","title":{"rendered":"Keep It Simple Santa"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><span style=\"font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;\"><strong>It is the happiest of times and the busiest of times!\u00a0 The holiday season is here!\u00a0\u00a0Sharing a few ideas to help you celebrate this special time of year!\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;\"><strong>Choose one<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;\">Whether is it choosing gifts, baking holiday cookies or sending Christmas cards, we often have complicated choices.\u00a0 Choose one biggie and make it your best.\u00a0\u00a0Simplicity is a powerful way to do your best and de-stress.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;\">Also, think about taking one task off your list this year.\u00a0 Throughout the year we are busy, and the holidays are extra busy. \u00a0\u00a0Take off that one task you dislike the most, you are least prepared for, or one you can delegate easily.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;\"><strong>Share the joy<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;\">Holiday time is filled with ways to share time and tasks.\u00a0 Partner with family members to get tasks done, such as wrapping gifts, baking, or decorating.\u00a0 Put aside perfectionism so your partners can be creative and have fun. \u00a0These moments make the holiday \u00a0most memorable.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;\">Think of others to share the joy too! Set a time and date in the next few weeks for family decluttering.\u00a0 This is the perfect time to declutter with your kids help.\u00a0\u00a0Have them help you load the car and go with you to donate too.\u00a0\u00a0Used toys in good condition are appreciated by Goodwill now and all year long.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;\"><strong>Spend time with people, not preparations<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;\">Nurture time with family and friends at this time of year.\u00a0 Set a date and create a simple gathering with those who are most important.\u00a0\u00a0 Time together can be a visit to a museum, a picnic in a park, or a watching a holiday movie together.\u00a0 Here is where the true joy of the season really shines. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;\"><em>Wishing you a very merry holiday season <\/em><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Verdana; 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