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How to Manage a Holiday Schedule

Annie and Rachel walked through the local park that had been transformed into a winter wonderland, with piped holiday music and tons of holiday lights adorning every tree, bush, and building in the park. It looked pretty but felt out of place, considering it was 76 degrees and there were no clouds in the sky.

“It’s not even Thanksgiving yet, and the Christmas lights are up everywhere,” lamented Rachel. “I’m still trying to identify how to get rid of the Halloween candy my children brought home, let alone figure out a way to manage all the holiday cookies, cakes, pies, sweets, and big meals they’ll be invited to enjoy during the holidays.”

Annie patted her arm. “I know. I love the holidays, but navigating the food situation can be daunting. Everyone who entertains wants you to have an enjoyable experience, which often involves too much sugar and food. I noticed that besides all the toys and clothing sales, food ads are proliferating. Now you don’t have to prepare a meal or party food, you can order it. Some ads look expensive, and some like inexpensive, but I wonder about the food’s quality, freshness, where it comes from, and ingredients.”

Rachel laughed,” I must confess, ordering food instead of cooking is tempting, but then I think about how my mom and…