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1. Division of the responsibilities

Christmas is a family celebration. Therefore, all family members should not only be involved in the celebration, but in the preparation as well. In addition, when everyone takes on one or more tasks, it becomes much more easy and enjoyable. Thus, a big part from the stress is also gone. Who said you have to be a superhero and do it all by yourself? However, it is also more fun if you prepare the whole thing together. It may sound like a cliché, but decorating the Christmas tree is one of the best and most memorable Christmas activities, when it’s done together with the family.

2. Determine your priorities

During the Christmas season, one is often overwhelmed by the entire preparation and the related stress. Often, beside the everyday tasks there is no time for relaxation. Therefore, it isn’t a surprise that one’s own needs are often stuck in the background. Engagements, to-do and grocery lists are mostly a priority. However, the link between this and increased stress level and even burnout-state it’s not uncommon. But this is probably not new to you. You can avoid it by taking breaks from time to time and by paying more attention to your own needs. Sometimes one hour more sleep or 10 minutes more under the shower are crucial. Let yourself relax from time to time. It has been scientifically proven that even half an hour for self-care a day is sufficient to avoid stress.

3. A perfect Christmas doesn’t exist

Don’t forget that not everything depends on you and that you cannot have 100% control, even if your intentions are purely altruistic. No matter how much effort you put in to planning and the organizing, the likelihood of someone’s dissatisfaction is high. Conflicts and arguments can be also expected during the Christmas season. Unfortunately, that’s all part of it. Don’t be disappointed. On the contrary, go with the flow. If you have high expectations, drop them. Allow yourself and everyone else more serenity. After all, Christmas is also a celebration of peace and relaxation.

4. Christmas is not just a duty

The sense of duty around Christmas is often very strong, especially when it comes to invitations. Who do you have to visit and who else you have to invite are the two inevitable questions. However, when the duties grow more and more, things tend to get complicated. Allow yourself to break the tradition, if it’s too much for you. Just say “no” and enjoy the Christmas season! You could also make it easier by postponing some of the Christmas visits for a better time. In this case you’d also have more time for presents shopping and to just let yourself take it easy.

5. Let yourself relax / have fun

Forget for 1-2 days for all your tasks and duties. Turn even your cell phone off or at least the notifications and let yourself relax for a moment. Forget about all deadlines and just live for the moment. Above all, Christmas is a celebration that should bring you happiness and inner peace. Allow yourself to push briefly all different problems in the background and to just have fun!

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Be inspired by the season!

Is this the birthday of a close friend, family member, or colleague, and you have no idea for a present? Let’s take a look at the inspirational machine – experience again that giving presents is at least as enjoyable as being given a gift!

Take a look out of the window!

The main source of inspiration lies right under our noses: each season brings its temperature and weather features. And if that does not bring a suitable result, we cultivate customs and festivities in every season, which can also provide ideas for brainstorming for a suitable present. So…

Let’s get started!

Halloween, Thanksgiving, Saint Martin …

Pumpkin lanterns, spiders, skeletons, and ingredients, and pumpkin pies recipes make us laugh in the shops. Halloween has long conquered Europe, and while there are no “Halloween gifts” to our knowledge, we are inspired by the traditions and customs of the ghostly festival.

Would you like to give a present to your partner? Or your new crush?

Around Halloween there are traditionally many fortune telling games and games to predict the future. The topic of relationship and partnership is particularly important. Unmarried people should be able to see the face of their future partner on Halloween while looking in the mirror.

You also may find something suitable and funny for your colleagues or your child’s teachers, around Halloween.

If not, there are even more autumn festivals. First and most important are the ideas for presents for Thanksgiving. The range of fruits in the Halloween season is particularly rich, colourful and wide – that makes you want the autumn colours at home. Therefore, a nice gift can therefore be a small or larger shell. Present your gift with multicoloured pumpkins and autumnal leaves gathered in the park with your child, and then tell your friends how you prepared the gift for you. So you breathe life into the eternal mantra of the personal gift and at the same time learn that it is not the price that matters, but your commitment.

Outside, it gets uncomfortable – cuddly and warming for the home

Candles are not just for remembering the dead and Halloween. They are the epitome of cosiness, everywhere, where since October the late afternoons become darker and the temperatures drop.
Candle holders are a classical gift, and when they shouldn’t be made from a carved pumpkin, how about an indoor lantern? It spreads a particularly warm and cozy light.

A fine silk scarf also provides warmth with a wonderful autumn motive: the vineyards of Vincent van Gogh, or one of Vermeer’s play of light and shadow.

Does your child have a birthday and it is cold to throw a birthday party outside? With a popcorn machine, the kids will certainly be busy inside for a while. You see, with weather, colors and festivals the autumn holds a lot of occasions for a present inspiration. Grab it!

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When is Easter?…

Every year in March or April Easter is celebrated on a long weekend. But what exactly do we celebrate and is it really just a matter of chocolate bunnies and eggs for the kids?

Even if the egg hunt at Easter is the highlight for the kids, we adults should not forget about us. It’s a lot more than to hide a few eggs. We should dedicate the holidays to our friends and families and spend some nice hours together.

After the end of the 40-day Lent, Easter is heralded. It begins on Maundy Thursday and has its peak after Good Friday & Holy Saturday on the so-called Easter Sunday, the highest holiday of the church year. It celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The Egg-hunt and the tradition…

Similar to the Christmas season, the apartments and houses are decorated with painted eggs, branches or Easter bunnies.

Since most people get a few days off on this long weekend, this time is dedicated to family, children and friends. Tradition is the Easter breakfast with a delicious home baked Easter plait and the egg hunt afterwards.

So there is no better occasion to please your loved ones with a special and extraordinary gift. How about a bread-maker for mom or grandma, so the next family celebration with home-baked bread is even more enjoyable.

Where to find?…

Easter gifts and other selected products can be found on our Barlize website for special gifts.

Of course, we also thought of your girlfriend / wife and children. Take a look at our different categories for ideas, there is something nice for everyone. What gives more joy than to show some affection and esteem to your beloved person and to make them happy.

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Valentine’s day gifts often have a special meaning, because they best show the love and belonging to each other. That’s why it’s important that the gift itself it’s unique and well thought out. With so many high standards and so little time, it’s no surprise that the search can become a torture. With our tips and ready gift ideas you will quickly and easily find numerous gifts that will melt the heart of your lover.

Consider her hobbies and preferences

First think well and then do the buying. Remember what she likes to do and what she loves. Maybe she likes jewelry and modern accessories? In that case, you could inspire yourself by our rich collection of high quality silver and gold earrings and stud earrings, pendants and necklaces, bracelets and unique scarves. Maybe she loves art? We have a range of works of art to choose from. Or home decoration is her passion? We have many beautiful decoration accessories available …

Do not exaggerate with the gifts

The idea of organizing many Valentine’s gifts for her sounds attractive, but with each additional gift the corn idea slowly fades away. In addition, both the financial and the time resources mostly get divided. That’s why the golden motto of getting good Valentine gifts is “quality over quantity”.

Meaningful gifts

Gifts with a personal meaning make Valentine’s Day so unique. Think about what connects you most as a couple – good memories, small and unique gestures, moments of completeness – and make them a gift. Gift a photo shoot and let this occasion along with all other good memories be remembered forever. A certain piece of jewelry or perfume can also say a lot. In the end, the most beautiful gift remains the joy of togetherness, and the feeling of having found someone with whom life’s worth sharing. Do celebrate this together on Valentine’s Day!

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Buying gifts is one of the main activities before Christmas Eve. Finding or coming up with gift ideas that meet the wishes, needs and tastes of the recipients is a stressful task.

How to buy Christmas gifts without stress?

We have specially prepared some hacks that could help you to cope with the pre-Christmas stress.

1. Get less presents

Perhaps it would be more convenient if you do not have to buy 100, but up to 10 gifts. Make a suggestion among your family that everyone gets a gift for certain people. In this way, you will gain more time for other everyday tasks that could cause stress before and even during Christmas time. In addition, in this case you can put more emphasis not on the quantity, but on the quality.

2. Find ready gift ideas and get gifts throughout the year

Of course, you can’t think about Christmas gifts whole year. That’s why we always try to give you a helping hand. Sometimes you just need a clue to start finding the perfect gifts. On Barlize.de numerous Christmas gift ideas can be found, suitable for everyone, which have been selected with great care and a sense of quality. The individual needs and desires are of course taken into account. All you have to do is to find the perfect present.

Being able to find high quality gifts online at a good price makes shopping a lot easier and less stressful.

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Christmas means relaxation, love and festive mood. However, the pursuit of a perfect holiday often leads to high stress levels. Where does all this stress come from and how can we best avoid it, we will inform you in the following short article.

Around Christmas

the number of tasks quickly grows. The closer Christmas comes, the more the duties become: shopping, finding gifts for all, decorating the home, etc. That’s why Christmas preparation is often at the forefront of the whole stress experience. It’s easier doing it by starting planning earlier. Cooking and baking are an important part of the Christmas preparation. Often, however, they are postponed for the last minute, which leads to additional stress short bevor the holiday. Planning the menu and writing down the necessary products is the first important step. A grocery list would help a lot, especially if you prefer not buying all products at once, but rather one after another in order of priority. In addition, one can also change something in the process itself. Instead of preparing everything by yourself, you can firstly, get help and secondly, share the cook-related tasks with the relatives.

The same applies to the gifts-buying. It’s best if you carefully plan the whole process from the first to the last step. You can inspire yourself by our ideas for choosing the perfect present. You don’t have to worry about the rest, because we will take care of getting your presents packed and punctually delivered. Take your time anyway. An online order makes everything much more convenient and faster, but the delivery time is sometimes different and this must of course be taken into account. The advantage here is the fact that the whole Christmas rush and the crowds in the stores are spared, which makes everything much more relaxed.

Part of the preparation

is the opinion of all involved friends, acquaintances and relatives. It’s best to ask everyone how they imagine the Christmas party. Would they like more food or more drinks? Are certain activities such as games or walks in between preferred? Depending on this, you could then incorporate new creative ideas into your Christmas party. Your wishes and needs are also important, don’t forget to consider them! If you like to dance or sing, include that as well.

For more useful tips and detailed information on how to handle the stress of Christmas better you can find “How to buy Christmas gifts without stress?“.

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