The holiday season is rolling in, whether you’re ready for it or not. As your to do list gets longer and longer and the days (and your patience) get shorter and shorter, a stress-free Christmas might seem impossible. Unfortunately, I can’t bring back summer weather and 9 p.m. sunsets. But I can offer some practical tips for a shorter to…
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