http://www.holidayassistants.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:00:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Do you struggle with the “post-Christmas crash” once the holiday season is over? Please allow me to help by offering three tips for de-stressing after the holidays. Remember what went well—it’s so easy to say “I wish I’d been able to buy more” or “The tree wasn’t big enough” but why ... http://www.holidayassistants.com/blog/three-tips-for-de-stressing-after-the-holidays/ Let’s face it; lots of us have reason to be glad 2009 is almost over. Whether watching our jobs leave in a layoff, waving goodbye to our investments or just generally feeling edgy, it’s been a hard year. But 2010 is on the horizon, and I’m all for finding a ... http://www.holidayassistants.com/blog/new-year%e2%80%99s-day-2010-%e2%80%93-make-it-a-new-beginning/ New Year’s Eve is one of my favorite party excuses, and this year won’t be any different! Even in tough economic times, we have so much to celebrate as we bring in the New Year. Let’s put our heads together and come up with some easy, inexpensive ways to do ... http://www.holidayassistants.com/blog/kick-off-the-new-year-with-a-bang/ Christmas is over and the presents are unwrapped. All that’s left to do to start the New Year is to take down that tree and pack away the decorations. If you’re trying to live an eco-conscious life, the thought of buying special containers or more packing materials to store your ... http://www.holidayassistants.com/blog/green-friendly_tips_for_packing_away_decorations/ Holiday Assistants brought cheer and spread the holiday spirit at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance House on November29th.   Holiday Assistants chose to decorate the SCCA House as our business charity event this year because of the good they do for cancer patients undergoing treatments. We are grateful for the opportunity to ... http://www.holidayassistants.com/blog/holiday-assistants-brought-cheer-to-the-scca-house-this-season/ What is the significance of one holiday tree? Holiday Assistants found out on November 29th when a very excited little girl watched her dream being setup. You see, not everyone can afford all that sparkle during the holidays. That was the case for Lisa and Lailani. It takes a strong ... http://www.holidayassistants.com/blog/a-brighter-holiday-for-one-special-family-this-season/ It’s time to take down the tree, the tinsel and all those outdoor holiday lights. After a fabulous Christmas season, putting your house back in order can be a chore. Fortunately, I’ve gathered five great tips for saving time and space when packing away holiday decorations! Great Tip #1: Nesting Works ... http://www.holidayassistants.com/blog/5-time-space-saving-tips-for-packing-holiday-decorations/ Okay, I know we’ve talked at length about new and interesting gift ideas for different groups, but I wanted to pull together a quick reference list for your holiday shopping. Take a deep breath and get ready for my Top Ten Ways to Break the Boring Gifts Habit! 1.    Gifts for ... http://www.holidayassistants.com/blog/creative-gift-ideas-%e2%80%93-time-to-break-out-of-old-routines/ Can you believe that, in a few short weeks, we’ll be decorating our houses for Christmas? Many of us love putting up a live tree. The scent of pine in the house is a marvelous addition to the Christmas atmosphere. Live trees can take a little more work, though, so ... http://www.holidayassistants.com/blog/five-tips-for-caring-for-a-live-christmas-tree/ Holiday Assistants was started from a love of the holiday spirit and an eye for sparkly things. But all that sparkle doesn't blind us to the world outside. Not everyone can afford to bring that holiday sparkle home this season. Holiday Assistants is excited to be able to bring a ... http://www.holidayassistants.com/blog/spreading-cheer-this-holiday-season-to-those-in-need/