Holiday stress relief: Outsourcing
If you are hosting Christmas at your house this year, you may already be overwhelmed with all of the preparations that go into creating a memorable experience for your family and friends. Don’t let stress spoil your holly jolly holiday — outsource some of the work.
Hire household help
Many household cleaning companies offer ceiling-to-floor, deep-cleaning services designed to make home interiors sparkle.
Even the cleanest home interior looks dingy when windows are neglected, so hire a professional window washing company, too.
Because properly deep cleaning a home can take the better course of day, schedule spa treatments or a wine tasting so you’ll be out of the way while the work is in progress — and you are rested and relaxed before your guests arrive.
Give your lawn a makeover
No matter the season, you want your yard and garden area to look its best when guests arrive, so hire a lawn service to spruce it up
A few outdoor holiday decorations provide a festive ambiance. And be sure to have a clear expanse of lawn in case your guests want to work off some of that holiday feast with a game of corn hole or backyard touch football.
If the exterior of your home appears dingy and discolored, it’s probably because of lichen or algae build-up. A good pressure washing will have it looking new again.
Delegate food preparation
Instead of starting the night before and cooking all day long, consider ordering part — or all — of your holiday dinner from a professional.
You can order a roasted turkey, ham or prime rib from a local restaurant or grocery store, and you can make better use of your time preparing your family’s traditional favorite side dishes.
Or you can cook the entree yourself and hire a skilled chef at a catering company to prepare all of the side dishes.
Order a dessert or two from a bakery and you won’t have to worry about the time-consuming task of making pies, cakes or cookies.
You also can take away holiday stress by having Sam Pollard & Son on speed dial, just in case you have any problems with your toilet backing up, your heat going out or your garbage disposal malfunctioning. Our professionals can be reached at 252-752-3661 and will travel throughout eastern North Carolina to assist you.
