The Hip Mom's Guide to surviving the last week before Christmas

Feeling overwhelmed? Endless lists to be completed? Gifts yet to be bought? Guests coming any day? Take a deep breath! As we do the final count-down to Christmas, let's not get wrapped up in all of the craziness. Let's take a moment to think of the reason for Christmas, the reason that we buy gifts, the reason that we get together with family. In just over one week, the gifts will be unwrapped (and the kids will still want more), the house will be a mess and the decorations will be coming down. All we will have is the memories, so let's make them GREAT. Let's take the time to enjoy each moment with family. Let's take the time to focus on the CHRIST in CHRISTmas. Let's take the time to share our blessings. Wishing all of you a blessed Christmas and a wonderful 2008.

If you have any tips to share about how you make Christmas special and meaningful, please share. We'd love to hear from you.