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Whether we like to think about it or not Christmas is just under 20 weeks away. Every year it’s always the same old story after Christmas, too much food and too many parties have us all feeling like Santa Claus himself.

Whether we like to think about it or not Christmas is just under 20 weeks away. Every year it’s always the same old story after Christmas, too much food and too many parties have us all feeling like Santa Claus himself.

1. Manage your time well. There are five days left until the big day so if you still have a lot to do it is important that you have a plan. Otherwise the hours will just slip away and you will end up frazzled before you even get to carve the turkey. Begin by monitoring your time, this will help you pinpoint where you are wasting precious minutes. Then, make a list and decide when you are going to get these jobs done. Your list could include everything from buying last minute presents or icing the Christmas cake (or even making it if you were short of time) to ensuring the chimney is clean for Santa and the grocery shop is in hand.

He may be busy making his list and checking it twice but this Saturday, November 30, Santa Claus and his helpers make their way from the North Pole all the way to Athlone Towncentre.

On Saturday December 7 and Sunday December 8 the Connect Intercultural Community Group and the Ard Family Resource Centre in Doughiska will hold a Christmas craft fair.

For the fifth year running, the Santa’s Charity Christmas Grotto will be open at Lakepoint Retail Park, Delvin Road, Mullingar.

Lisdonagh House, Caherlistrane is the venue for a unique and magical Christmas market experience on Sunday November 17.

The team at Claregalway Hotel are getting in the festive season mood and are announcing the launch of its 2013 Christmas Brochure. With a variety on offer ranging from Christmas weddings to office party nights, Claregalway Hotel has all the finer details wrapped up in style.

Claremorris Family Resource Centre will host its annual Christmas Family Fun Day today (December 14) at 2.30pm.

Christmas can be an expensive time of year for everyone, especially for those of us who are studying and aren’t earning a regular income. When I was younger, I was able to get away with presenting my family their gifts without actually having to put my hand in my pocket. I relied on my sibling to buy the presents and include me as part of he ‘present ceremony’. Now that I’m older, I realise that I too have to give back in order to have a sense of giving and being independent. I’ve saved up my pocket money all year and set a challenge for myself this Christmas to shop on a budget.