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5. Plan ahead.

Start planning in advance by creating a list of the things you may need for your holiday. The more organized you are, the less stress you will experience and the more fun you can make even the most mundane activities (like having the children stamp letters!) You'll also want to plan your volunteer activities early.

6. Create a budget.

Consider the total amount of money you want to spend this holiday. Write it down. If you have trouble deciding on an amount, look at what you spent last year. Create a list identifying who gets gifts and how much to spend for each person. If you don't have the money to spend, don't go into debt. Consider baking or crafting something for the special people in your life. No one expects you to spend your retirement money on gifts. Know your limit!

7. Stay within your limit.

Take care of your spending by closely watching each dollar you spend. Creating a budget does no good unless you are willing to stick to it. Keep track of all expenditures by creating a simple spreadsheet.

Every item including gifts, cards, wrapping paper, ornaments, lights, etc. adds to the total cost of your holiday. Don't let holidays become an excuse to go on a spending spree! By being more careful as to the purchases you do make, you may find enough money to take an extra vacation next year or make an extra mortgage payment.

Our society creates the false belief that we must purchase something for everyone we come in contact with throughout the entire year. You can choose to not buy into this belief. Make donations in the names of friends and family members. Refuse to spend your money frivolously -- you work too hard for every dollar you earn to waste any of it.

8. Limit your use of credit cards.

If you use cash for all of your purchases, you'll be less likely to overspend.

9. Keep it simple.

The holidays need not be complicated and overwhelming. If you feel yourself getting stressed, look for the source of your physical or emotional resistance. Attempting to do too much or to be all things to all people will not bring magic into your life. Keep it simple. Seek to please yourself.

10. Think fun!

Make decisions of how to spend your time based on where you'll have the most fun. If you're thinking of having fun, there's not much room for stress.

Create meaning and personal fulfillment by paying close attention to what brings you the most joy. Talk with your family, friends and coworkers about what worked and what you'd like to do different next year. Focus on having fun and keeping it simple.

This year, choose to create a magical holiday, one that creates the kinds of memories that last a lifetime. Make this your best holiday ever!

Copyright 2003 Julie Fuimano, MBA, BSN, RN & Cindy Diccianni, RN, CSA

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