Splurge on a cleaning service or rental dishes. Two of the biggest headaches of a holiday dinner are cleaning up before people arrive and cleaning up after they leave. If you have any extra money, hire a service to clean your home. Think about renting dishes—when dinner is finished, you just put the dirty plates in crates and return them to the rental service.
Psychologist Dr. Susan Albers, author of 50 Ways to Soothe Yourself Without Food, shares six tips to be sure you don't overeat during the holiday season.