Due to both my husband and I being in the recovery stages of surgery, it was necessary for us to make big changes in our holiday routine last year. After all was said and done, it was one of the best decisions we've ever made and it resulted in the best holiday season the family has had in years. We saved time, money and energy. We also had more time to enjoy our family and friends and spent less time cleaning up. We are going to do it again this year.