Last-Minute Advice, Part II

We've been recapping some of the advice we've offered--and you guys have brought to our attention--to help folks get through the madness of the next 72 hours.

If you're cooking dinner or having a party in the next few days, take the time now to plan your menus, write out your shopping lists, figure out a cooking timeline and see if you have all the right cooking tools and serving dishes. This will not be quick, but it is totally worth it. You will be so much more relaxed and then be able to spend time with your friends instead of being trapped in the kitchen with your pots and pans. For more entertaining tips, check out our package of stories, especially Brenna Maloney's graphic on setting a table.

Christmas cards have generated a lot of comments. I must confess that I have not mailed any yet but I am determined to finish them even if I'm writing the last few on Christmas Eve! Several readers suggested playing Christmas music and writing 10 at a time. Take a break and write some more. Others suggested setting a timer for one hour and doing as many as you can. I actually met my boss at a Starbucks in our neighborhood for one hour and we both wrote out a lot of cards.

Holiday 911 is taking a holiday of its own and we'll be back posting questions and answers on Dec. 26. If you find yourself facing a holiday or end-of2006 dilemma, let us know. Merry Christmas.

By Liz Seymour |  December 22, 2006; 11:32 AM ET  | Category:  Entertaining
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