10 TIPS FOR A STRESS FREE AND SAFE CHRISTMAS

below is my top ten tips for a safe and stressless christmas.

1)Write up a Christmas card list and keep it in a safe place so that you can refer to it (and add or delete names) year after year.

2)Always turn off the lights on the tree before going to bed at night

3)Candles are a traditional and beautiful part of the season. But they are still a direct source of fire in your home. Keep candles a safe distance from other things. And remember that a flickering flame is a thing of fascination to little children. Keep candles out of their reach.

4)Try to make a list before shopping, it will help you stay more focused once you get to the stores to shop.

5)Don't Overspend. Spending money you don't have is a sure-fire way to make Christmas and most of the next year stressful. Presents work on the ‘80/20 Rule'. The kids will spend 80% of their time playing with 20% of their presents, so a lot of extra money spent doesn't go a long way.

6)Plays and concerts. Make sure that at least one parent shows up to each nativity play, carol singing or Christmas concert. If need be rope in grand parents, aunties etc. to provide a friendly face. Because if no-one shows up for a child's big moment it really hurts

7)Stock up on batteries. Or make sure you charge up plenty of rechargeable ones. Otherwise there will be tears before bedtime.

8) do your christmas shopping in October the stores arn't as busy and the autumn sales are on.

9)Christmas cards with 'Card only' marked on the envelope can be posted at a reduced rate during November and December.

10)For great savings, buy Christmas necessities (such as cards, wrapping paper, ribbons and decorations) at the January sales.

hope you have a wonderful time.....jimmy