The festive season is around the corner, which means it’s time to zhoosh up your home and get it all sparkly and spotless for holiday entertaining. 

To help make this sometimes daunting task a little easier, here are four tips to help you get it all together: 

1. Make a list: As with anything you need to get done, making a checklist is always a great way to start. Plan your Christmas gift list, buy the gifts and the wrapping in advance, and plan everything you’d like to get done. This way, you will avoid the last-minute mad rush and instead go into the holidays feeling in control and ready to relax. 
2. Get the big clean done early: No one feels like washing curtains and rugs during the festive season. Get these big spring cleaning jobs done now and prep your guest room so that both you and your domestic worker can enjoy some downtime over the Christmas period. 
3. Plan and prep your menu: Draw up a menu and make as many freezer meals as possible. Don’t leave the shopping too late, especially if you are planning festive meals.
4. Fill up your pantry: Avoid long queues and busy shops by shopping in advance and stocking up on basics such as toiletries, cleaning materials and dry goods. This may mean fewer outings, or you could start shopping online for convenience and time saving.

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