Eight Solutions for Holiday Dilemmas

During the holidays, there are so many things to think about, problems to solve, and details to plan. Here are a few solutions to the dilemmas that we all face!

Holiday Dilemma #1 - How to Decorate?

Need a few easy ways to add holiday spirit to your home this year? Piick a couple from the following articles! "Decorative Fall Touches for the Home", "Unique Christmas tree decorating themes" , or "Creative Christmas candle decorating ideas"

Holiday dilemma #2 - Whose House? What to Cook?

Grandma's? Aunt Shirley's? Who cooked dinner last year? These are the questions most families start out with. The answer is simple: pick the most logical, least stressful plan. Who has the biggest backyard for the kids? The biggest kitchen? If the family has gotten too big, consider renting a local park or banquet room. Or, better yet, how about dining out and leaving the mess at Claim Jumpers? Or, why not take advantage of the turkey-to-go options that limit the cooking required, so some of the cook's energy can be spent having fun with the family? Read my "No-Cook Holiday Meals" article for more details. Read article here.

Holiday Dilemma #3 - Where to Sit Everyone?

Seating can be a dilemma with a big family. But you can rent tables and chairs, use doors and plywood for tabletops or set up a cafe! For more information on these ideas for seating read "Holiday Seating Tips".

Holiday Dilemma #4 - All Those Calories!

Just how many calories will sit on that huge, Chinette plate this year? (You'll gasp!) And how can you cut calories without the whole family blacklisting you for next year's holiday events? Read my article "Calories in a Holiday Dinner" for the ugly truth and little secrets to cutting back! Read article here.

Holiday Dilemma #5 - How to Keep from Packing on the Holiday Pounds?

The holiday season shouldn't be an excuse for pigging out and gaining weight. One way to off-set those huge meals we stuff down with friends and family during the festivities, is to plan fun activities that will burn calories too! My article, "Calorie Burning Activities for the Holidays", will give you some ideas.

Holiday dilemma #6 - How to Keep the Family from Leaving too Early?

If you are happy when your family leaves right after a holiday dinner, skip this section! However, if your family enjoys each other's company, and you want them to stay as long as possible during holiday events, plan some fun family games. For ideas on great games that the whole family will enjoy check out the list in my article, "Fun Board Games for the Holiday Season. Read the article here.

Holiday Dilemma #7 - Turkey Bowling?

Okay, this may not be your normal dilemma, but did you know that people actually bowl with a frozen, ten-pound turkey during the holidays? Why not buy an extra turkey when they are on sale, and hold a turkey bowling tournament in your backyard? Read about this crazy holiday activity here: "Turkey Bowling and Stuffing Anyone?".

Holiday Dilemma #8 - What to Do with All Those Leftovers?

Holiday dinner leftovers are usually a good thing for about two days and then.....who's up for Chinese food? Don't let any of that good stuff go bad in the refrigerator. My article, "Leftover Turkey Ideas" will help you use up those yummy leftovers. Read it here.

The holidays are filled with dilemmas, no doubt, but they are also jam-packed with family and friends. Solve each dilemma with some holiday spirit and a smile and enjoy every minute! Have a safe and happy holiday season!

Related Holiday Reading:
"Unique Christmas Tree Decor Themes"
"Christmas Home Decorating Made Simple"
"Creative Christmas Candle Decorating Ideas"