Newswise — With retail outlets leading the charge, the holiday season countdown is in full swing and Ryerson University is pleased to offer expert tips for making the most of the holidays. Each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for 12 days starting November 10 (ending December 3) Ryerson Public Affairs will issue a holiday-themed tip sheet created by Ryerson faculty experts.

With experts available for comment, the ready-made tip sheets can show you how to:

• Avoid a credit hangover by budgeting, opting for short-term lines of credit and steering clear of too-good-to-be true offers• Safely prepare a turkey by cleaning, monitoring and storing properly• Teach children about the true meaning of the season by establishing traditions and setting an example• Avoid burnout by getting proper sleep and managing holiday stress• Manage your weight by making better choices, planning ahead and sneaking in exercise• Deal with divorce, conflict and change during the festive season• Enjoy travel during the holidays by taking advantage of good deals and packing smart • And much, much more

The full Ryerson Holiday Expert catalogue, including experts’ contact information, is now available online at: http://www.ryerson.ca/news/media/spotlight/holiday2009.

Complete tip sheet listing: • Staying Festively Flu-Free• Can't Weight for the Holidays?• Trimming Your Tree and Your Holiday Budget• Holiday Shopping• Holidaying During the Holidays• Have a Safe and Secure Holiday Season• Thinking of Others This Holiday Season• Dreaming of a Green Christmas?• Banishing the Perfectionista in You• Surviving Your Holiday Office Party• The Holidays Are About Family • Avoiding Holiday Burnout

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