{"id":3470,"date":"2013-12-19T06:19:14","date_gmt":"2013-12-19T11:19:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/?p=3470"},"modified":"2015-06-23T07:37:46","modified_gmt":"2015-06-23T12:37:46","slug":"holiday-organizing-keep-simple-santa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/holiday-organizing-keep-simple-santa\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Organizing: Keep It Simple Santa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/holiday-organizing-keep-it-simple-santa.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"5772\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/holiday-organizing-keep-simple-santa\/holiday-organizing-keep-it-simple-santa-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/holiday-organizing-keep-it-simple-santa.png?fit=800%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"800,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"holiday organizing keep it simple santa\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/holiday-organizing-keep-it-simple-santa.png?fit=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/holiday-organizing-keep-it-simple-santa.png?fit=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5772\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/holiday-organizing-keep-it-simple-santa-200x300.png?resize=200%2C300\" alt=\"holiday organizing\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/holiday-organizing-keep-it-simple-santa.png?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/holiday-organizing-keep-it-simple-santa.png?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/holiday-organizing-keep-it-simple-santa.png?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Lots of us have heard of the KISS principle. You may know it as &#8220;keep it simple sweetie&#8221; but I like to apply this mantra to the holidays. \u00a0Keep it simple Santa keeps us from overdoing, over committing and over thinking the holidays. \u00a0Holiday organizing is best when it&#8217;s simple.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep it simple with holiday gifts. \u00a0Finding the perfect gift, finding gifts for a large number of family, and finding a way to finance gift giving can be stressful. \u00a0We are saturated with the idea that bigger, brighter and more bling are the way to go with holiday gifts. \u00a0Keep your gifts simple and<a title=\"clutter free gifts\" href=\"http:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/2009\/11\/02\/start-a-new-holiday-tradition-clutter-free-gifts\/\" target=\"_blank\"> clutter free<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Keep it simple with holiday decorating. \u00a0Adding to your collection of Santas each year? Think about donating some less loved Santas to local charities to sell or give.<\/li>\n<li>Keep it simple with <a title=\"homemade gifts\" href=\"http:\/\/www.realsimple.com\/holidays-entertaining\/gifts\/hostess-gifts\/14-creative-homemade-holiday-gift-ideas-00000000048654\/\" target=\"_blank\">homemade goodies<\/a>. \u00a0Cookie swaps are a great way to share the fun of baking. \u00a0Choose a signature recipe you make each year to share with family and friends. \u00a0Set aside a time to share the fun of baking with your family and friends. \u00a0(I am sharing my signature cookies below!)<\/li>\n<li>Keep it simple with commitments. \u00a0It&#8217;s easy to over commit to holiday gatherings. \u00a0Write in your calendar what is most important to you and your family during the holidays. With these dates guarded, you are ready to enjoy the season in a meaningful way.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/holly-cookies.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"3473\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/holiday-organizing-keep-simple-santa\/holly-cookies\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/holly-cookies.jpg?fit=3264%2C2448&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"3264,2448\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 4S&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1386074718&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.28&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;64&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.05&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"holly cookies\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/holly-cookies.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/holly-cookies.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3473\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/holly-cookies-300x225.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"holly cookies\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/holly-cookies.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/holly-cookies.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/holly-cookies.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Holly Cookies<\/p>\n<div id=\"zoneIngredients\" data-currentservings=\"18\" data-originalservings=\"18\">\n<div>Ingredients:<\/div>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50%\">\n<div>\u00a035\u00a0marshmallows<\/div>\n<div>1 stick butter, softened<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50%\">\n<div>1 1\/2 teaspoons green food coloring<\/div>\n<div>4 1\/2 cups cornflakes cereal<\/div>\n<div>1 (2.25 ounce) package cinnamon red hot<\/div>\n<div>candies<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Directions:<\/div>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">1.<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">In microwave, melt together the marshmallows and butter. \u00a0Add in food coloring when melted. Mix in the cornflakes cereal.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">2.<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">Drop by spoonfuls on wax paper, and decorate with red hots. Set aside, and allow to cool in the refrigerator.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Pinterest holiday organizing\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/EllenDelap\/happy-holidays\/\" target=\"_blank\">Holiday organizing<\/a> at it&#8217;s best!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/holly-cookiesHolly-CookiesIngredients_-3.png\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"4775\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/holiday-organizing-keep-simple-santa\/holly-cookiesholly-cookiesingredients_-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/holly-cookiesHolly-CookiesIngredients_-3.png?fit=560%2C397&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"560,397\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"holly cookiesHolly CookiesIngredients_-3\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/holly-cookiesHolly-CookiesIngredients_-3.png?fit=300%2C212&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/holly-cookiesHolly-CookiesIngredients_-3.png?fit=560%2C397&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4775\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/holly-cookiesHolly-CookiesIngredients_-3-300x212.png?resize=300%2C212\" alt=\"holly cookies easy to make and share\" width=\"300\" height=\"212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/holly-cookiesHolly-CookiesIngredients_-3.png?resize=300%2C212&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/holly-cookiesHolly-CookiesIngredients_-3.png?w=560&amp;ssl=1 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Lots of us have heard of the KISS principle. 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