Surviving the holidays
(with style)
A dozen secret ways to make it through December, from folks who’ve seen a season or two.
Hide in the pantry.
It’s quiet. There are snacks. No one will suspect.
Say yes to store-bought.
Your sanity is worth way more than homemade phyllo dough anything.
Schedule “mysterious errands.”
This is code for “I need 40 minutes of peace on Earth.”
Master the “Dickens goodbye.”
Leave parties like a Victorian ghost. No sound, no warning, no regrets.
Rebrand leftovers as “tasting flights.”
Everyone will think you’re a genius (because you are).
Pre-wrap two decoy gifts.
For when someone brings a surprise present and you refuse to be caught off-guard.
Choose one festive fit.
Wear it to every event. Become the outfit. You are the outfit.
Make peace with chaos.
December is basically a glitter tornado. Ride that sparkle!
Give yourself one “nope day.”
No lists. No obligations. Just nope.
Hide your phone on purpose.
Out of sight = you’re off the hook.
Declare one room off-limits.
Call it “wrapping headquarters.” Enter when you need to decompress.
Keep a cookie in your pocket.
Y’know, for morale.