Surviving the Holidays For Dummies (PDF)

Just the thought of the holidays can be overwhelming: the
decorating, the shopping, the entertaining, and the extra
commitments (not to mention the extra calories). Fortunately,
Surviving the Holidays For Dummies offers expert tips to
help you make it through the holidays in one piece -- with
your friends and family marveling at how you do it all! This
specially created ebook is divided into four parts that guide you
through the holiday process. We can't help you with every holiday
happening (and we would never claim to be able to do so) but we can
help you plan and prepare for what should be the most wonderful
time of the year. So whether you're having trouble getting in the
holiday spirit or overwhelmed by all the shopping and entertaining,
we've culled tried-and-true content from many of our bestselling
titles to bring you this fun, approachable ebook to survive --
and thrive -- throughout the Holiday season. You'll start with
tips and hints for avoiding as much holiday stress as possible and
discover how you can get a head start on holiday shopping with gift
ideas and, of course, Dummies product suggestions. Next up you'll
find out how to entertain like a pro and host a stellar bash
-- from choosing a date and planning a menu to making your
holidays flow smoothly with handy, must-have to-do lists. Plus,
you'll find easy-to-follow recipes for drinks, appetizers, main and
side dishes, and desserts and that will make you the talk of Tinsel
Town. And what would any holiday be without a bit of
overindulgence? If the holidays leave you feeling drained and in
need of a recharge, we've got advice for how to quickly recover,
both mentally and physically. We've even included a lighthearted
Part of Tens. In this section, you discover what you should (and
shouldn't) do during the holidays. 'Tis the season to enjoy
the holidays with a little bit of help from For Dummies.