The Happiest of Holidays

Yes, of course everything on your list is done. The gifts are wrapped, no doubt. Your party outfits are all selected (priorities, right?), the freezer is full of holiday sustenance and the tree is perfect (because you are watering it every night and you bought the expensive tree food so it’s sure to last). Your holiday decorating is a work of art—second only to the brilliant works that make it home from school this time of year and share prominence with your fine china and silver. The house is a veritable masterpiece of holiday goodness. Ahhh. You can relax now.

NOT.

You have two weeks ahead of you with children 24/7. Whether they are school age or toddlers, your regular schedule is out the window and you need to make a plan. A quick check list and some inspiration from past SavvyMom articles will get you through, not to fear.

Look Out For Number One
You will need some recovery time from all your holiday efforts, so book some time for pampering. Bring in the reinforcements if you must—you deserve it.

Read a Good Book
These are our latest picks from the bookshelves for you. We’ve got some for the kids and just in case you are lucky enough to find time for two books, here’s another quick list.

Get Some Outdoor Exercise
You are up early anyway—so get to the rink before it gets crowded. Babies can be pulled behind on a sled if it’s not busy and older children won’t get in the way when they are racing each other. Our great city has some fab outdoor rinks to choose from (and Mayor Miller was nice enough to get them open before the New Year).

Play Games
Forts are the staple fun factor for kids and adults alike. All you need are some chairs and an old blanket (inside) or snow (outside). Our readers have shared some good ideas for having fun in the winter too. 

Eat Out
You have cooked and entertained enough. Try one of our fave T Dot brunch spots.

Drink Hot Chocolate
We know a good recipe with child-friendly and adult-friendly variations everyone will enjoy.

Help SickKids
Spread the love of the season and give to our SavvyMoms Believe Holiday Campaign. We are raising funds for much needed hospital equipment so remember that a little help goes a long way.

So whether you are uptown, downtown or up north this holiday season, light a fire, get cozy and share the love with friends and family.

Wishing you our warmest and most sincere savvy wishes for the holidays.

The SavvyMom Team

P.S. We’ll be taking a break from publishing until the New Year (as we hope you’ll be taking a break from your computers to enjoy some quality time over the holidays) and we’ll be back in your inbox on January 3.

P.P.S It’s still not too late to share some of your mom advice and enter for your chance to win 1 of 10 health and wellness DVDs. Enter here.

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