99 Ways to Survive The Holidays: Part Three

In the words of my teenage daughter, "O.M.G. I can't believe tomorrow is Christmas!"

Yes, the big day is upon us and by now you're probably surrounded by ribbons, bows, and wrapping paper galore with the insane task of having to wrap that mountain of gifts at the last minute. Trust me, I understand.

And if you're anything like me, the holiday "To-Do" list just doesn't seem to be getting any smaller. Between decorating the home with every red and green knick knack imaginable, and trying to decide what to get the best friend who has everything, I'm just about ready to throw December into the books and just ... get over it.

But whenever I'm feeling a little stressed over the holidays, I always look to a greeting card my aunt sent me a few years ago that I keep tucked away until December rolls around each year. It's titled "99 Ways to Survive the Holidays" -- it never fails to give me a few laughs and reminds me to put things into perspective when I'm ready to chuck a snowglobe out the window.

Here's the second installation of 20 more tips on that list with a little Patch twist here and there of course! (The first 20 tips can be found .) 

99 WAYS TO SURVIVE THE HOLIDAYS: PART TWO

1. Under-schedule
2. Shop online
3. Chow down
4. Whistle while you work
5. Take pictures
6. Start a diary
7. Wear reindeer sweaters
8. Take a walk
9. Take a hike
10. Take a chill pill
11. Drink good champagne
12. Ponder the needy
13. Go tropical
14. Hibernate
15. Eat more chocolate
16. Get a massage
17. Buy batteries
18. RSVP
19. Enter therapy (retail therapy included!)
20. Dress in layers

Stayed tuned for Part Four of this list, which will be published in the coming days!