Holiday Resources – Add Family Time Back to Your Schedule

It’s easy to go overboard with holiday event planning and decorating. But all of the additional responsibilities and sky high expectations can leave precious-little energy left for the actual celebrations. Avoid holiday burn-out through these time-saving holiday resources and get some family and friend time back on your busy schedule!
GENERAL RESOURCES AND TIPS
FAMILY RESOURCES
- Top 8 Ways for Families to Reconnect This Holiday Season
- How to Decide Whose Family to Visit for the Holidays
- 20 Holiday Time-Savers for parents
- 4 Ways to Enjoy Holiday Family Gatherings
- Plan a Christmas Movie Night
- How to Create a Magical Christmas on a Small Budget
KID-FRIENDLY RESOURCES
- Check out Mercy’s Just for Kids pinboard full of activities and ideas for year-round fun
- Christmas Games for Kids
- How to Get a Letter From Santa–Postmarked North Pole
HOSTING SHORTCUTS
- How to Host the Holidays Like a Pro – with printables
- Tips for Overcoming Holiday Anxiety
- Streamline your Holiday Cooking
- Create a Holiday Meal Planner
- 11 Steps to Throwing a Fun and Stress-Free Party
- Entertaining in a Small Space: 3 Tips to Make it Work
- Stress Free Holiday Party Tips
- Tips for Hosting a Sit Down Dinner
- How to Set Up a Buffett
ENTERTAINMENT RESOURCES
- 10 Always Entertaining Party Games
- How to Host a Cookie Exchange
- Set up a Hot Cocoa Bar
- 20 Simple Party Games That are Fun at Any Age