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Holiday Helpers in Calgary
Does it ever feel like the most wonderful time of the year is the most chaotic time of the year too? Here are nine services to take a bit of the load off from the stress of fitting in all the wrapping, school concerts, baking, outfits, lights, cooking, tree, colds and flu, haircuts (and the beat goes on).
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Light Kings
There's nothing like coming home to the twinkling lights in front of the house. Instead of trying to balance ladders on top of snow and ice to install them yourself when it's -20°C (read: emergency room visit), you can call in the professionals. Light Kings is one of Calgary's oldest and largest holiday lighting companies, and will install either your own lights or ones you purchase from them.
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Paper Panache Invitations
At Paper Panache Invitations, there is a great selection of fun and modern gift wrap and ribbons, as well as Christmas cards ready for your family photo. You can even go all out and get personalized table seating cards to add a bit of flair to your holiday dinner.
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Westin Hotel
You can spend a lot of time cooking, or you can spend a lot of quality time with your family. Your choice. If you choose the latter, the Westin Hotel's stuffed free-range turkey, with all the trimmings and pie for dessert, is a delicious deal. All you need to do is pick it up and warm it up.
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A Maid for a Day
Having a lot of family and friends over is great fun, but let's be honest: they make a mess. Give yourself (and your back) a break with the gift of a cleaning crew to make your home sparkle before (or after) the big event. A Maid for a Day cleaning service will come to your house, freeing up your time to attend to your to-do list and have some fun with the family. Rates depend on the size of your house and jobs to be undertaken, but be warned, this can be addictive.
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Sunterra Market
If cooking a traditional turkey dinner feels more like a burden and less like a joy, call Sunterra. Their chefs will cook up a fresh Belwood turkey, carve it up and deliver it right to your door. Gourmet sides, like buttermilk mashed potatoes and brioche stuffing, are available too.
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Creative Packaging
Creative Packaging will set your imagination alight with fabulous ways in which to wrap up the gifts that you have so thoughtfully purchased. They stock everything from confectionery bags and boxes, ribbons, paper and gift wrap. This store is candy for the seasoned wrapper.
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Time is Money Concierge Services
Even the most organized people have bad days or family members who get sick. If the details of life can't get done, bring in a personal assistant from Time is Money Concierge Services to shop for the perfect gifts, wrap them, pick up dry-cleaning, take the car to be serviced and cleaned, or pick up that Christmas dinner.
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Assiniboine Lights and Landscapes
Assiniboine Lights and Landscapes installs lights on trees, houses and business in the city and surrounding area. They have lights for sale and for rent, and if you have a special design in mind, be sure to let them know. They pride themselves on being able to carry out special requests!
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The River Cafe
Wouldn't it be magical if a turkey dinner just appeared at your door, with the bird brined, trussed, seasoned and all ready to go in its roasting pan? It's not a dream—the River Cafe sells a fully prepared and ready to roast turkey dinner with all the sides. And if that hasn't already sealed the deal: their birds are fresh, free-range Alberta turkeys.