Twelve hints to beat holiday stress

Keep a list of everyone you would like give a present, include mailing address.

Add a few small extra emergency gifts to your shopping and have them wrapped and ready.

Get Thank You stationary and stamps all ready for quick jotting of holiday thank you's.

Make sure the Christmas tree is stable and good electrical safety is followed.

Don't plan too much. It's your holiday too.

Organize your gift wrap area in advance.

Shop early in the morning or late at night.

Get gifts wrapped and shipped directly from the store, web site or catalog you order them from.

Spoil yourself with Aroma therapy, massages, Eggnog, Stress Relaxing tapes and music.

Get a cleaning service to come in before and after the holiday.

Check batteries, film, assembly required, in advance of Christmas Eve.

Take deep breaths and say Ho Ho Ho at least once a day through out the season.