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and long lines by taking an evening stroll to breathe in the cool december air. admire the holiday lights illuminating the streets, and allow the movement to calm your mind without further stressing your body. 9. feed yourself right. hunger and exhaustion can bring
out the tiger in anyone. eat wholesome, good mood foods with protein for energy. ?don?t bring extra cookies or chocolate into the house in advance of the holidays
,? moscoe says. ?this will make you cranky, tired and cause fluctuations in blood sugar.? 10. plan for surprises. keep tricks up your sleeve for managing those last-minute gift exchanges. while running errands, purchase small gifts that you can stash. and, go ahead and store those extra cookies in the freezer for drop-in visitors. 11. simplify decor. swap time- consuming and expensive lights and holiday cartoon characters for homemade decorations. try making luminaries with your kids. draw a star or tree on a lunch-size paper bag. punch holes into the design and fill the bag with sand. light the bags with battery-charged tea lights. 12. focus on the magic. carefully consider what makes the holidays special for you and your family. ask your kids, too. their answers may surprise you. perhaps they would like to try building gingerbread houses this year or want to spend a toasty evening in their pajamas drinking hot chocolate and watching holiday specials. most of all, resolve to bring your holidays from over the top to just right for you. even one small change can make all the difference between anxiously counting the days until the show is over to living in the moment, celebrating more peace and joy with your family this season. ? d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 8 | b r p a r e n t s . c o m 5 5
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