Learn to Control Christmas Before It Controls You! When you think about Christmas do you have feelings of excitement and joy that quickly turn to panic and dread? Christmas is supposed to be "the happiest time of the year." However, for many women it can become the most stressed-filled time of the year. Lane Jordan understands these roller-coaster feelings during the holidays. Her tips and suggestions will help you get through Christmas and other major holidays in a way that will calm your nerves and help you enjoy the holy, fun, and memorable times of the year. Her simple, practical tips will help you: ¿ Prepare your schedule and avoid over-commitment. ¿ Arrange wonderful meals and get-togethers. ¿ Plan and stick to a budget. ¿ Have time for family, friends, the needy, and yourself. ¿ Create memories and traditions. ¿ Prepare for the coming year. ¿ Focus on the reason we celebrate Christmas-Jesus. "Practical and perfectly delightful! Lane's new book helps us make it through the holidays with joy and ease. Take it from someone who is not naturally organized, 12 Steps to Having a More Organized Christmas and Holiday Season is sensible and doable. You will truly enjoy your holidays with less stress and more calmness with the help of this book." -Karol Ladd, Positive Life Principles speaker and author of The Power of a Positive Woman