It's Cookie Season!

Keep organized this holiday season with tips for cleaning up the clutter of wrapping paper, cookie cutters, and more.
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Bake in Bulk
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Designate time to spend in the kitchen making batches of cookies to freeze. Treats will keep for up to a month packed in plastic containers and cushioned with wax paper.

Cookie Cutters Sans the Clutter
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For organization and easy access, sort shapes by celebration (Christmas, Hanukkah, Valentine's Day, Halloween), then hang groupings on belt or scarf rings.

Razzle-Dazzle Them
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'Tis the season to go all out when decorating. Be sure to have plenty of brightly colored sprinkles and sugars on hand.

It's a Wrap
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Homemade goodies make great (yummy!) gifts. Show off your creations in cellophane bags, tie them with pretty ribbons, add tags, and--voilá--the perfect way to spread joy and good cheer.

Copyright© 2004. Reprinted with permission from the December 2004 issue of Parents magazine.

 

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4204726675
iulke wrote:

Too many people look at gift giving as merely a dollar amount. In fact, many feel guilty if they can "only" spend twenty dollars or "only" spend fifty for this Christmas. Along with excruciatingly awful songs, there's gift giving:http://personalmoneystore.com/moneyblog/2009/12/10/cash-give-great-holiday-gifts-tight-budget/ for Christmas, and the recession has taken a bite out of many a budget.

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