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Getting Dolled Up

My day job requires me to be glammed up:We Rockettes do as many as 17 Christmas Spectacular shows aweek during the holiday season,which means I get to spend much of my timewearing incredible costumes adornedwith sequins and crystals, aswell as stage makeup, including false eyelashes and bright red lipstick. For me, gatheringswith family and friends are about quality timewith loved ones, not stressing over my look. So my go-to offstage outfit is one that’s much more low-key and works anywhere: a black sweaterdresswith tights and boots. For makeup, Iwear just a tinted moisturizer, mascara, and a light lip color. It’s simple and comfortable and always looks polished.

COURTNEY ROTTENBERGER IS A RADIO CITY ROCKETTE. SHE LIVES IN NEW YORK CITY. 3

Cleaning Every Corner

One reason people don’t have parties is that they feel they have to clean their entire house, ceiling to floor. Don’t do that.The only thingyou definitely have to clean is the bathroom: It’swhere everyone is going to spend a little time alone andwhere lights can illuminate everything that’s dirty. Sowipe the stubble off the sink; hide the medications ifyou want. But leave the kitchen alone. It’s the hub of activity,wherewe expect to spill something. No matterwhat, as the party goes on,you’ll have a tower of dishes in the sink, and no matter how many plastic cupsyou use, every glassyou havewill be spread out across the room.

RICO GAGLIANO IS COHOST OF THE DINNER PARTY DOWNLOAD PODCAST AND COAUTHOR OF BRUNCH IS HELL. HE LIVES IN LOS ANGELES. 4

Gift-Giving Guilt

It’s super fun to getwrapped up in the marketing and excitement of holiday gift giving. Butwhen you attach real money to it— especially if it’s moneyyou haven’t yet earned—it becomes all about guilt. Beforeyou start shopping, determine the total amountyou’ll spend and make sure to include a little extra for those surprise gifts you might feel obliged to reciprocate.Then make a list of recipients, in order of importance—kids, spouse,whoever—and attach a dollar amount to each. Ifyou feel bad in the moment about not giving your dentist or mail carrier a gift, look atyour list:Your prioritieswill be crystal clear.

JESSE MECHAM IS FOUNDER AND CEO OF YOU NEED A BUDGET. HE LIVES IN LEHI, UTAH.

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Going Out

The season is full of parties, but it can sometimes be a little much, especially if, like me,you need serious downtime to recharge. So I make the rule to always attend family events and play everything else by ear. I firmly believe that “no” is a complete sentence and that the peoplewho really care about mewill understand that I’m not always able to do absolutely everything. I’m not a complete Scrooge: If I turn down an invitation, I’ll suggest meeting upwith the person later,when things are less hectic andwe can have a proper catch-up.And then I can indulge in a book and a night in!

AMBER M CNAUGHT IS A FASHION BLOGGER AND THE AUTHOR OF CLOSET ESSENTIALS. SHE LIVES IN CENTRAL SCOTLAND.

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