Since many of us tend to do things at the last minute let me share a few things that I do whenever I'm dealing with the Holiday Rush.

Quick tips:

Take a deep breathe (about 5 of it): Breathing have a way of clearing the head especially during a bad traffic or a long line at the cashier. This trick never fails to calm me down and keep the frown upside down!

Keep Busy: Your favorite mobile game can keep you distracted. The goal is to beat your the highest score! Don't like games, how about books? Always keep a good book whenever you know you'll be dealing with a lot of waiting. Not the bookworm? Try chatting up the person beside you. Ask about what their getting and if its good. :) Holidays tend to make people friendlier. You can keep each other busy while waiting in line.

Make A List: Since mobile phones are now equipped with apps that make life easier, make a list of the things you need. So at your idle time make a list of people you need to give gifts to. Start with family, friends, officemates, VIP's, Semi-VIP's and then your godchildrens (they are last on the list because it's easy to just give them money nowadays! hehehe!)

Choose Your Shopping Partner or Shop Alone: Shopping Partners make all difference! Shopping with the best person will make it easier. As for me, I shop alone. I don't like being rushed (ironic because I'm already in a rush at this point! hahaha!) but knowing that I don't have to wait for anyone eases the stress. If it can't be helped, divide and conquer! Make it a game of who gets to finish first. :)

Make a killer playlist! I can't imagine the number of traffic I've gone through for the past months. And it just keeps getting worst. What I do is that I have 3 playlists: An oldschool mix (all hiphop and stuff), a Karaoke mix (for practicing during Karaoke nights) and a new pop playlists (all the new cool songs playing at present). I try to avoid emo songs although Adele is a big exception. :) Hehehe! Having music keeps me distracted as i sing along to my favorite songs.

Keep snacks in your bag: You never know when hunger and thirst will strike! You don't want to segway to the food court or restaurant when shopping. And nothing puts a damper to shopping when the stomache is growling! Keeping biscuits, choclates or your fave thing to munch on will definitely keep your hands off of the grocery stuff you're buying. :)

Six more days til Christmas, I'm showering you all with positive vibes and hope that we all go through with the Holiday rush sane and looking fabulous! :) 

It's a time for celebration and all of these trouble we went through will be so worth it!! :)

Happiness and love to everyone!