How do you keep the holidays stress-free?

The holidays present the same challenge every year: embracing special moments without sacrificing your sanity. What do you do to keep the holidays fun and festive, without feeling frazzled? Share your ideas for simplifying your celebration and we'll feature your tips on HGTV.com.

Whether you've been substituting store-bought goodies for homemade, avoid the crowds with a special shopping strategy, or have just found a way to carve out more time for yourself, we'd love to hear your stress-less secrets.

Please e-mail your submission to decorating@hgtv.com no later than September 30, 2006. Be sure to include your name, city and state.