#10
Buy everyone new gloves. Seriously, I bought a new pair of insulated, waterproof gloves with phone usable thumbs and index fingers for twenty five bucks. Ten years ago I would need ski gloves for similar warmth and water protection but they’d be hard to drive with. With the gloves I got, they stayed dry even after wiping snow off the car that the brush couldn’t reach, and then inside the cold vehicle I could adjust the stereo volume with the gloves still on.
#9
Include at least one meatless option at the Christmas dinner table. When the relative home from college brings their vegetarian girlfriend to dinner you’ll be the thoughtful parent instead of the tool who says “But I made plenty of salad she can eat.”
#8
Learn a few easier ways to wrap presents this year.
#7
Have everyone sign a non-aggression pact before sitting down to the dinner table on Christmas. It could be a bunch of likes of the agreement posted to a family Facebook group. Or a younger family member could write it up with colored pencils or crayons. The important point is to have everyone make a public commitment to avoid conversations that will inevitably start a fight.
#5
Install brand new batteries in all the tv remotes before relatives arrive. You’re welcome.
#4
Add a fire even if you don't have a fireplace.
#3
If your big dog hasn’t been trained and is going to jump on everyone and scare grandma, do the right thing and give Fido a spa day at the pet hotel.
#2
If your spouse did a better job of getting you a decent gift this year, make sure they know how happy you are with the gift. And them.
#1
Watch A Christmas Story more than once.
My wrapping skills are a family joke, with the results being likened to packages of fish and chips.
Fewer complaints on the contents, fortunately.
you're too funny! thanks for the advice 😄😄 🎋🎍🎄
For me the family tradition is reading How The Grinch Stole Christmas dramatically. I,love doing it and the kids can never get enough.
Give them the best Christmas present ever! You. Give them them the 100% attention they deserve and that we often don't, or forget to give them.
For me the family tradition is reading How The Grinch Stole Christmas dramatically.
My three year old grandson was asked by his mother last night which Christmas special he wanted to watch: Charlie Brown, Rudolf, Frosty. His response was that he wanted to watch “How Things are Made.” (I’m getting him a tool belt for Christmas. 😏)
#7...love it, but reduces entertainment for bystanders and a way to find out some good dirt on your relatives...lol
Play some Christmas tunes...
Apparently the New York Times decided to copy me.
They published their own tips for the holidays: spoiler alert, it’s not as amusing.
If you’re bringing a dish to a potluck, don’t surprise your host with a cold casserole. “Please bring your dish warm … there’s never enough oven space,” said Ms. Sins. But if that’s not possible, Sins suggests coordinating with the host a few days ahead to secure a spot in their oven.
