Tips for what you can do ahead to prepare for the Holidays

Just the other day, I was speaking to someone who was stressing about the holidays. You might say, “who doesn’t?” especially if you have overnight house guests on their way so you have a long to-do list not only for one meal, but multiple meals. If that isn’t enough, you may be feeling pressure to tidy your house in preparation. She commented that the stress was building, but she didn’t feel she could do anything about it until a few days before the arrival of guests. In actuality, you can start preparing now. Consider the drawers, closets, and pantry areas that a guest may access. Maybe now is a good time to clean out your linen closet so towels are folded neatly and ready for use. Consider adding shelf dividers so piles stay sorted. More