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20 I The Lovell Chronicle I December 12, 2013
Sho
al this
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Take a few minutes and browse
through what your local merchants
have for gift giving this Christmas! Then
get yourself to the stores and save
time and money by shopping locally!
Be sure to see more local merchant ads on page 15.
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Finding time during the holiday season
Perhaps no time of year is asfriends, the more you can plan
busy as the holiday season, when ahead of the holiday season the
social engagements and holiday less time you will waste once the
shopping combine to dominate so season hits full swing. For example,
much of what is normally our free when choosing a weekend to go
time. Additionally, holiday travel Christmas tree shopping, inform
and late nights spent at work to others a few weeks in advance and
make up for lost time also cut into let them know you want to go early
ourffee time, leaving many peo- to avoid crowds. This saves you
pie in search of ways to add more time and might just help you land
hours to the day. Though there's one of the best trees on the lot.
no way to make a day last longer, The same principle of planning can
there are ways to save some time be applied to other aspects of the
this holiday season, holiday season as well. Planning a
"Go it alone. Holiday shop- meal early allows you to gradually
ping can be very time consuming, stock up on menu items, saving you
but shoppers who decide to shop the hassle of rushing to the store at
alone may find themselves more the last minute or planning a menu
productive and focused on the task in the days before the party when
at hand. Rather than going from you will already have enough on
store to store and checking items your plate.
off multiple shopping lists, shoppers * Don't shy away from short-
who shop singularly can devote all cuts when hosting holiday dinners.
of their attention to their own lists. Hosting a holiday dinner is a big
Plan ahead. Whether shop- undertaking, one that often finds
ping for holiday gifts, taking the hosts spending a significant amount
of time in the kitchen. But hosts can
family to buy a Christmas tree or
organizing a holiday dinner with save time by taking some shortcuts
regarding the menu. For instance,
when hosting an especially large
meal, don't be afraid to buy some
premade side dishes from a local
grocery store or buy a bakery cake
rather than whipping up your own
homemade dessert. Guests will
understand-if you cut some corners
in an effort to save some time, and
the food will likely be just as deli-
cious.
* Stay home. Travel is a big
commitment come the holiday
season, but what about staying
home this season? If the time com-
mitment of traveling is something
you truly want to avoid this year,
invite some friends and family over
to YOUr home instead. You might
bemote busy, r he day of the
holiday, but YoU vill save yourself
the travel days you usually build
into the holiday season. Parents of
young children might prefer to stay
home so they can create their own
unique holiday memories, while
those without children might just
appreciate some peace and quiet
during this hectic time of year.
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