Merry Christmas to everyone from Time Made!  Whatever you're doing, I hope you have fun, are around friends & family, & make the most of the festive season.  We are taking a few days off between Christmas & New Year, but otherwise, we'll be working.  The phone is starting to run hot for our drop in house sitting service, where we come to your home, feed your animals, water the plants, collect the mail etc.  Anything to make you look like you're at home when you're not.

If you're feeling a bit stressed coming up to the break, you may find these tips helpful.

• Don't feel like you need to go to EVERY Christmas party or function leading up to the big day.  I suggest to my clients to be selective about what they attend.  Do they really want to or need to go to every party?  You don't have to roll into the Christmas break totally exhausted.  It's ok to say no.