Here comes Santa Claus, here come Santa Claus…

Uh oh, Christmas is here! It happens every year but seems to come faster and faster each time. Not only are you likely a little late on buying and wrapping presents, but you may also have multiple work, friend, or family events coming up soon. Here are a few tips to help you prepare for this hectic time of year!

1. Buy online – Buying presents online can take a major headache off your plate. You can avoid the traffic and the grumpy grinches that are out. You better hurry though or your presents may not make it to your home in time! You could always buy a house cleaning as a present to your loved one from us too!

2. Hosting an event? – Plan a week in advance of the event. This will lighten the load that you would otherwise have to do last minute. Walk through your home and scope out the areas that need cleaning attention. Clean a few areas each day during the preparation week. If providing food, ask guests to bring items if able to help with the load. Have plenty of trash bags on hand for the wrapping paper and boxes from opening presents.

3. Wrapping presents – If you do happen to go out shopping, make sure to take advantage of any free gift-wrapping services. You would be surprised at the amount of places that offer this to help draw in customers. Wrap presents as soon as possible rather than waiting to do them all at once.

4. Plan fun activities for your kids – This time of year is special as a kid. Most kids will remember the fun things that you have done through the years. You don’t have to spend money to make these memories. You could simply curl up on the couch by the fire and watch Christmas movies. Decorate the tree as a family. Talk about the meaning behind any decorations that have been passed down. Talk to your kids about what types of presents you received as kids. The most important thing of all that this holiday season represents is to help your kids appreciate for what you do have and if able, help provide for those that do not have.

5. Help someone else – I touched on this just above but wanted to express how important this is in the raising and development of compassionate children. Subject your children to the different walks of life and you will see them develop a passion for people. There are numerous organizations that specifically help during this time of year and some year-round. You do not have to give money or gifts to help someone. You can volunteer at many of these organizations without making any type of donations. Find an organization that allows a child to help along with you. You and your children will find great joy in helping others more so than the gifts that will be received.

If you do feel that you may need help with any cleaning needs during this holiday season, give us a chance to sweep you off your feet!
Merry Christmas from My Fair Maid®!