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December, 2005

Hi there!

Have you started on the round of Christmas parties and family get-togethers, too?  It’s a fun time for the most part and if you remember to keep the fun in functioning, then life will be easier.  It does take organisation because we are often dashing from party to party and that doesn’t necessarily include the fruit and vegie shop!
I wish you all a wonderful Festive Season, in a happy, healthy way!

Cheers, Narelle

Christmas Get-Togethers – a Rich Recipe or?

Sometimes it’s a recipe for disaster, when families come together for a holiday stay, after a long period of no visits.  Here are some simple suggestions if you are going to visit, and stay, with friends or relatives.

1.      If you have children, remember they are your responsibility.  Don’t walk into your friend’s home and allow the children to behave however they want, because your friend can deal with it.  You will lose a friend, self-respect and create conflict with your kids.

2.      Set the boundaries for yourself and your family: clean up after yourself – in the bathroom, in the bedroom, in the lounge and especially in the kitchen.  Don’t go into areas that are obviously private such as office or bedroom space.

3.      Take edible gifts to take the load of your friends or relatives.  Never turn up empty handed.  It is just plain rude.

4.      Offer to buy groceries for everyone.  It’s not costing you for accommodation, so contribute to the expenses for the time you are there.

5.      Make sure you offer to cook (and clean up after cooking) for everyone.  Don’t expect that because you have bought some groceries or alcohol that it means you can be a lazy ‘on-holiday’ person who sits backs and relaxes and does nothing.

6.       Take your sense of humour and a big dose of tolerance! 

Ask yourself ‘so what’ if not everything turns out perfectly and imagine relating this funny story to friends.  By practising these simple tips everyone will have a great time.

Remember, if it all gets too much for you, (or your friends or rellies, give me a call to make an appointment.

 Wishing you and yours, a magical Festive Season

Filled with Love,
Joy, Happiness and Contentment….
from Narelle