IT’S 100 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS

Welp, it’s 100 days away from Christmas and the holiday season. Here’s a few tips to plan your winter activities.

• Make travel plans. Use our Travel Kit for your visit back home or a fun getaway. Ask for time off from work now.

• Save money. If you’ve already been saving money, great. If not, you could have $300 on hand if you start putting aside $25 a week from now until Dec. 2. Make a budget for presents (for others and yourself) and traveling. Other expenses pop up during the holidays – such as food for potlucks, stamps for Christmas cards, Secret Santa gifts and donations – so keep that in mind.

• Write up your lists. If you love giving out presents to family and friends, think about others, such as work colleagues and Secret Santa giveaways. Need ideas? Try food, gift cards and bath products.

• Mark your calendar for parties and events. If you want to throw a party, start planning. And grab tickets now if you want to attend a holiday-themed concert or show.

Whether you’re gathering with friends and family or having a quiet time alone, we hope you have a joyful time. We send good vibes to those who work in retail, health care and the hospitality industry during this season. For those who don’t celebrate, may you have peace in however you spend the holidays.