Feature: 24 Tips For Christmas With Kids
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 13.
Be careful at the office party
It's not big and it's not clever to circulate
photocopies of your backside and you'll regret it the next day. Just as
you will be full of remorse for having declared your undying love for
Mr X or Ms Z or both! And while you not remember where you told your boss
where to stick their rotten job, chances are that they might.
14.
Avoiding the demon drink
By all means enjoy yourself but remember while it's OK to have a little
more than usual at Christmas it's not such a good idea to overdo things.
If you rarely get a night out since becoming a parent, don't expect your
alcohol tolerance to be as high as it was pre-babies! Avoid topping up
drinks - it's easy to lose count of how much you've had. Try and intersperse
alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Eat a substantial meal before drinking
and NEVER drive afterwards.
15.
Remember those on their own at Christmas
It could be your father or mother or an aunt or uncle. Most families have
at least one relative who will spend Christmas Day alone. Why not invite
them over to your place for Christmas Dinner? Or if that's not possible,
at least make a phone call.
16.
Share the Christmas spirit
If after everything you still have spare time on your hands, why
not help those less fortunate. Salvation Army hostels and homeless shelters
will be grateful for any help you can provide. Whether it's helping out
in person, making a donation or a gift of food, you can be sure your assistance
won't be unwanted. Get your children involved too - it helps them appreciate
there's more the Christmas than gifts and sweets.
17.
Don't make it Christmas for crooks
Thieves and burglars don't have a holiday at Christmas. You don't have
to be Einstein to know that homes full of presents, drink and food are
a tempting target for villains. Even if you're just nipping next door
for a Christmas drink, lock your door behind you. Make sure your presents
can't be seen through the window. Check that locks are OK and alarms are
working.
18.
Prepare as much food as you can beforehand
Cooking on the day itself is time-consuming and the larger the family
or number of guests the bigger the job is. Do a little each day in the
week beforehand and lay the table on Christmas Eve.
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Tips For Christmas With Kids (Part Four)
Christmas TV listings are published well in advance so try to settle on
a programme the whole family will want to see. more...
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