alleyoop Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 http://psychcentral.com/holidays/ https://www.aclsonline.us/articles/the-guide-to-overcoming-holiday-depression-for-the-elderly-and-their-caretakers/ http://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/healthy_living/hic_Stress_Management_and_Emotional_Health/hic_Managing_Holiday_Stress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiny Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Good articles alley! The best thing that I did for myself was to have Christmas dinner on Christmas Eve. Started that when the kids got to middle school. A lovely Christmas dinner the night before and leftovers for Christmas. Allowed me to enjoy Christmas along with the rest of the family!!! Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah and Happy Holidays to all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabalicious Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Our family does the same thing Spiny. We even open up our "family gifts" on Christmas Eve, leaving the Santa stuff for the kids on Christmas morning. Really nice being released from the bonds of the kitchen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didgens Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 we have actually gone out to dinner for Christmas eve so theres no mess in the house.. then cooked Christmas .. any stress relief at this time of year is Awsome ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabalicious Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 OMG that is a WONDERFUL idea! Thanks Didg!!! Hugs! ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alleyoop Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 Here's another about coping with the holidays with a chronic condition: http://blog.wegohealth.com/2014/12/09/how-to-enjoy-the-holiday-traditions-when-chronically-ill/?sp_email=bobb@clusterbusters.org&sp_rid=MTQyOTA5ODkwOTgzS0&sp_mid=10177765&utm_source=silverpop&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=WEGOHealth_DecemberNewsletter_2014-12-15%20(1)&utm_content=WEGOHealth_DecemberNewsletter_2014-12-15%20(1)&spMailingID=10177765&spUserID=MTQyOTA5ODkwOTgzS0&spJobID=441351682&spReportId=NDQxMzUxNjgyS0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabalicious Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Another great article! Thank you for linking it Alley! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiny Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 I learned how to prepare ahead a few years ago. Homemade jelly with a bow on the jar. That takes care of any surprises that show up and saves a lot of energy since the jelly was made last summer. Also, anyone over 18, I put their gifts all in one box to wrap. Less mess and it is fun to watch as each item is found in the box. It eliminates the trying to match the number of gifts given to each person, which is hard and expensive to do. With only one child to wrap for now, I can get it all done very quickly. Then there is the wonderful e-card company if you aren't up to writing and mailing them. I get one every year and love them!!!! Thanks again alley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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