Unofficial studies (a.k.a. input from friends) indicates that Momnesia becomes far more intense during the holiday season. So here, to help you cope, we present a series of tips. Today we'll cover Tip #1: Don't Lose the Stash.
Maybe you've been on top of things this year. You've been buying gifts since June and stashing them away. You've been so efficient, all your shopping is done ahead of time.
Unfortunately, you've been stashing the gifts in random places all over the house, and you have no idea where 50% of them are.
Listen, it happens.
To avoid this classic mishap, you'll want to establish a strategy early on. Choose one central location. Maybe you could stash the gifts under a bed, for instance. But this is a place that kids might look, so be sure to add some low-key but threatening signs.
You could also create a huge pile in the garage and cover it with blankets. "But my kids will surely be curious!" you say. Well, that's why you have to act like you're collecting something of NO interest to them.
Finally, you could hide smaller items somewhere where your kids will never go. Such as your cabinet of cleaning supplies. Or the vegetable drawer in your fridge.
Whatever you do, pick one or two places and stick with it! Either that, or forget shopping early and just go online December 19 and buy everything in a mad rush.
We'll see you back here soon for Tip #2.
