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Write a heartfelt letter
Give your partner or spouse a letter outlining all the reasons he or she is important to you, and be specific. The infectious way he laughs, the way her eyes catch the light, his corny jokes or her terrific sense of style. Write it on your nicest stationery and scent the envelope with his or her favorite fragrance.
Create a photo memory book
Dig out those old family photos and create a personalized book for each of your siblings and/or your parents. You can also make copies of your treasured photos and put them into old- fashioned photo albums. Just be sure to purchase albums with acid-free pages to protect those photos.
Volunteer/Donate
You can donate food to any church, mosques or orphanages close to you. Even closer to home, check on an elderly or disabled neighbour to see if they need help with anything. You can volunteer to help with things around the house; trim unruly bushes, pull weeds, even wash windows outside and make a real difference in someone's life.
Savour the season
This tip should be first, not last. It's easy to be overwhelmed during the holidays, so make this your mantra: All I want for the holidays is time. Time to savour delicious treats you don't usually eat. Time to prop up your feet and watch a corny holiday movie with the people you love. Time to try out new hobbies like baking. Time to read to your children, play silly games and hug them every chance you can.
Contributed by Lota Anadu
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