Many of us are smart phone users — me included! However, before I got to talk to Janna Robinson, tech expert for US Cellular, I had NO idea that so many apps existed to help us with the holidays — from cooking all the way to holiday card sending.
Janna shares with us her tips for stress free holidays by using your smartphone, and some important info about US Cellular (don’t forget to scroll down after watching the video so you can enter to win the Pamper Me pack)
US Cellular customers receive unique benefits such as a valuable rewards program that recognizes loyalty, new phones faster without continuously signing contracts, free Battery Swap, Overage Protection, and free incoming calls, texts and picture messages. Their strong line-up of cutting-edge devices are designed to simplify and organize your life and they are all backed by our high-speed nationwide network which has the highest call quality of any national carrier. They are rapidly expanding a 4G LTE network, which currently covers 25 percent of customers and will cover 54 percent by the end of 2012.
To find a U.S. Cellular location near you, visit them online at USCellular.com.
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I’m giving away a Pamper Me Pack full with bathrobe, slippers, chocolates, candles, tea, Burt’s Bees products, flash drive, and google play card!! This is a $115 value!
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I was provided a Pamper Me pack in order to write this review. All opinions listed are my own.
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Plan ahead! Make what you can and freeze it so you don’t have too much to do right before the event.
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My number one tip… As nice as it is to be with family, stick to staying home with your spouse and/or kids on the day.
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let the good times roll! sit back and enjoy time with the family! your get together will not go according to plan, but enjoy and have fun!!!!
Plan early! Make lists and revise the list often! Delegate to you husband and kids – they can carry some of the load too!
Make a budget and stick to it. Many people overspend and then worry about money.
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Always make a list! Or two! Or three! Plan ahead and prepare anything you can as far in advance as possible!
Just Relax and Breath……………and remind yourself: The crazy relative will go home eventually.
When baking and cooking, do as much possible starting a few days in advance. If you know you are going to make cupcakes or cookies, assemble all of the dry ingredients ahead of time and label what they go to. And you can prepare lots of dishes and put them in the refrigerator and bake the next day.
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get all your shopping and wrapping done EARLY!!!
evrybody needs to calm down it should be a stress free time,shouldn it?
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The number 1 tip I have for a stress free event is; to have everything that is possible ready before hand and don’t leave things to the last minute.
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To have a stress free Holiday remember dont give beyond your means. Its ok having family all together is most important. This was a big one for me because my husband is the only one working I have been ill so to not be able to give my kids everything they had been asking for is hard but I am doing what I can and that is ok. Also make a list of who your getting for and what your getting that way you can mark off as you go and stick to the list if your making a switch make sure it was not more then what you were going to get stay with your planed budget!
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To keep our Holidays Stress Free, I keep the children on their regular food and sleep schedules, and keep them occupied on small projects, helps them feel that they are included in the scheme of things.
For a stress free holiday the key is pre planning everything, I keep a list on my smartphone at all times so I can stay organized with shopping and parties we host.
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MY tip is to take a few moments for yourself at the end of each day to unwind and reflect on the days events. Steep a cup of tea, take a bath, or go for a walk and get your mind in order for the next day’s events.
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Shop year round and take advantage of the after Christmas sales. You can get some great deals on gifts you can to put away for the next year.
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leave the kids at home!!!!!!!
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My tip is to start shopping the day after Christmas and have it all done by the 4th of July
To be stress free during the holidays, you really have to appreciate the little things, before holidays were so commercialized, that’s what it was all about. Enjoying all of the annoying relatives, crazy Christmas shoppers and all the ungreatfull people who get everything they want plus more. Because if your able to appreciate the little things, it makes everything else seem so much bigger and better!
Have All the parties at some’s esle home or out. Don’t entertain in your own home…too much mess & stress if you do!
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Let some things go. The Christmas tree was stressing me out (lights wouldn’t work, ornaments kept falling off, ect) so I let my kids take over. They rearrange it daily and love it so much. I don’t care how it looks and they are happy so I’m happy! momlovesdeals at gmail dot com
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Nice hot bath with a glass of wine( maybe bottle).
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My stress free holiday tip is not to wait till the last minute. Thank you for the great contest.
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I recommend baking pies and casseroles beforehand to reduce stress, so you can just defrost and put them in the oven when it’s time for the event.
My number one tip for the holidays to have a stress free event is to remember, the holidays are about having a good time with family and friends. All other issues are unimportant and can be dealt with after this time.
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get the whole family to pitch in and help with preparations
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don’t wait. you can start your holiday gift shopping with the after Christmas sales. also set a price limit. I usually tell friends with children that lets have just the kids exchange gifts. it is less to buy and the holiday is mainly for them anyway
I am not sure there is such a thing as a stress free Holiday. But i guess it would have to be to be able to get my grand kids what they want for Christmas.Most of the time i can’t. But it is still my favorite Holiday I love it
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Be prepared in advance. Not to worry when something goes wrong because it will. Just relax and enjoy.
Plan your meals ahead of time
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What is your number one tip for the holidays to have a stress free event?
Definitely planning ahead — anything that can be made the day before the big event should be. Have extra of things in case of accidents and start early.
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Don’t worry about what you can’t buy for people.Too many people get stressed out because they can’t buy for everyone,I am sure they would enjoy your company more than a present.
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try to relax there is nothing you can do to change things so just sit back an enjoy what you have
My number one tip is plan ahead!
make sure u make time for yourself…….nice hot bath….few mins of reading………anything to get your mind off things that are stressing you out
Remember that everything happens for a reason and that it isn’t about how much you spend or get, it is the quality time with family!
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Plan ahead and make lists
Always plan in advance and make a list
Start planning, shopping, cooking etc. early so that you can enjoy later : )
Laughably our biggest stress free plan is to get it all done before December starts and not worry so I can bake and be merry……….I am usually at the stores on Christmas Eve if this tells you anything lol!
Do not procrastinate!
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stick to your list and dont stress over the little things
take a 5 min break in a queit place and breath relax when u feel a lil stressed or over whelmed we all need to take 5 mins alone once in a while during holidays even if its hiding in the bathroom
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To have a stress free holiday, I try to keep it simple, plan well in advance, and do as much preparation as I can well ahead of the “event.” Hard to achieve completely, but I try. I always have a checklist.
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spend time with my daughters watching christmas movies
Freeze ahead. I have two pans of peanut butter bars in the freezer for a cookie exchange!
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plan ahead and dont let yourself get so overwhelmed , take everything one step at a time and starting early sure helps
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My number one tip is write lists and prepare as much in advance as you can
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Other than booze?
I’d say just don’t take it all too seriously. Nothing that goes wrong will matter a few months from now.
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I always make sure to remember why we celebrate Christmas, its not about the gifts and this helps me to remain stress free.
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Make sure I get a good nights sleep!
get someone else to host christmas dinner so you don’t have to do as mush work
Remember: it is NOT a competition. It is about celebrating the birth of our Savior. The most important thing we can do is love our family and our fellow man.
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let it go! Do what you can and just enjoy the holiday!