Prepping for Holiday Parties!!

I'm on day 3 of a 4-night holiday party marathon. I love holiday parties, the food, the wine, the desserts, the music, the decorations, the lights, the special crystal... it's all so magical. I've never done 4 nights in a row before, so I've had to create a strategy to pace myself and keep sight of the whole point -- have fun!

My strategy is simple:
1.) Buy all the hostess gifts at one store that does adorable gift wrap. (My fav is our little local gift shop La De Da)
2.) Make the same dessert or appetizer for all the parties (as long as the guests are not all the same). I'm known for my lemon bars. It's a recipe my mom got from an old neighbor before she got married and it's one of the few that I like to keep a secret, just to keep it exciting. It's not a crowd pleaser, but those who like lemon or at least give it a try, like them.
3.) Nap during the day. It's a life saver, if you can sneak one in. Maybe it's just resting your eyes at your desk for 10 minutes and doing some light meditation, but it's a must for me.
4.) Pick out your outfits in advance .... I didn't do this, but so wish I had
5.) Above all else, don't forget to pack a positive attitude, have fun!

It's funny, I have never had more Christmas activities in one season, and I'm even focused more on God as from my Bible study, but for some reason I'm not feeling all that Christmas-y this year. John says it's exhaustion. Maybe it will sneak up on me when I least expect it. I still have 9 days left! I feel like little Cindy Loo-Hoo singing "Where are you Christmas!"