Time is flying by faster as the holiday gets closer. If you are a caregiver; you may already feel as if you’re behind. I feel the same; since I will cook this year and continue to caregive for my mother and brother; balance is so important.
If you’re entertaining and are starting to get phone calls, texts or emails regarding different diets. There is still time to change the feast to a potluck. Have each person who may be on a special diet to bring a dish for themselves and enough to share. It will give them an opportunity to show off their cooking skills and share with the family why they chose the diet or if the diet chose them during the meal. Make a game of it by having note cards. That should free up your time in the kitchen and give you the opportunity to not only host, but be a guest at the gathering. After all “many hands make light work.” I used to hate when my mother would say that; now I understand.
You may not have time to put a soundtrack together and you’re not sure if you’re ready to let sonny boy or girl DJ the gathering. Try Napster or Pandora they have tons of songs that should get you through the feast. #not sponsored. It worked for us last year; hopefully, it will work for you and your family.
Have a good Wednesday my friend!
Faith, Life and Music Magazine 
The holidays are very stressful, especially when caregiving. Creating a holiday/caregiving balance is difficult. Try not to forget yourself during these busy times! Thank you for your post!
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Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season. The holiday stressful moments were plentiful. Today I am saying goodbye to the holiday. Today is self-care day for me and I’m kicking off with a short post. I hope you have a awesome week.
Wendy
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Thank you and Happy New Year!! Holidays and stress seem to go hand-in-hand! Lol Self-care is especially important for recovery and recharge. My holiday was filled with joy and family! Enjoy your week as well!
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