How Not to be Late for Your Next Appointment

Leave time to get there. Leave yourself plenty of time to get to your
destination. Don’t underestimate traffic time or try to squeeze in a stop to the
bank or dry cleaners. Think in terms of when you need to leave in order to be
there on time, every time.

Be considerate. Squeaking into a meeting or event at the last minutes looks
unprofessional and insensitive to the host. Show courtesy to others by
respecting their time. If something unexpected does arise, call immediately to
let your party know you are running late.

Write down all appointments and meetings, the dates and time. Don’t
rely on your memory.

Ideas for Clutter-free Gift Giving

- Tickets to a show, game, concert, etc.

- Edibles. Coffee of the month, fruit of the month, chocolate of the month are
some ideas, or how about baking or making something edible?

- Memberships to museums, the gym, the zoo, AAA travel club, etc.

- Pampering gifts. Give the gift of massage. Lotions or bath oils. Skin care
products. For fabulous Mary Kay gift ideas, contact Louise-Annette Burgess at
www.marykay.com/LBurgess

- Organization. Give a gift certificate from a professional organizer.

- Lessons and classes. Golf, computer, art, tennis, yoga, martial arts, dancing,
personal trainer sessions, cooking, gardening, etc.

- Netflix or Blockbuster subscription for someone on your list that loves movies.

- Gifts that save time. Gift certificate for cleaning services, lawn mowing or car
wash/detailing

- Gift Certificates for a person’s favorite restaurant

- Babysitting – make certificates to be cashed in for babysitting

- Make a donation to gift recipient’s favorite charity

How to Create a Gift Wrapping Station

1. Find a gift wrapping storage container that you like. Here are some terrific ones that can be bought at http://www.containerstore.com/.

I like and use the hanging one.

2. Stock your wrapping station.

• Gift tags


• Wrapping paper


• Gift bags


• Gift boxes


• Ribbon


• Bows


• Pens


• Markers


• Scissors


• Tape


• Tissue paper
  

3. If you have out of town packages to ship, also include:

• Shipping boxes


• Shipping tape


• Stamps


• Mailing labels


• Packing materials, such as packing peanuts

Now! You have all your wrapping stuff in one place. No searching for the tape or scissors. Your gift wrapping time will be reduced by taking the time to organize your gift wrapping supplies first.

Top 10 Most Stressful Holiday Activities

1. Spending too much money.

2. Deciding what gift to buy to whom.

3. Sending gifts and cards on time.

4. Taking care of phyiscal well-being.

5. Not enough time to shop.

6. Not enough time for events.

7. Decorating for or hosting a holiday party.

8. Managing workload to take time off.

9. Maintaining relationships with family, friends and co-workers.

10. Creating a specific holiday budget.