[DianaB]

My house is semi-decorated and the rest is filled with boxes that held the decorations!!! I 'm probably about half done with my shopping. My husband and I are going to spend the night at Wichita next week and finish up my Christmas shopping. My goal right now is to get on top of my housework and keep it clean until Christmas. I'm trying hard not to feel stressed because I really don't have any thing to get stressed about YET!!!

Marilyn, as you get closer to Christmas you may have to eliminate things from your schedule to keep from getting so stressed. Maybe the Christmas cards. They can always be sent next year or, even after the holidays! Or maybe buy some goodies instead of feeling like you have to bake them. One of my easiest food items to take anywhere for the holidays is a block of cream cheese with red or green jalapeno jelly on top and serve with Ritz crackers. I keep the jelly on hand and when I'm busy it's ready in a flash. It looks Christmasy and tastes great!! Good luck, take a deep breath, and relax!!!