How to Survive Hosting Family For the Holidays

It's so easy to get down on ourselves about virtually anything these days, now that everyone's successes are plastered all over social media. Sure, Brenda's turkey looks like perfection on Instagram, but that golden brown is totally a filter. And Heather may have a Martha Stewart-worthy centerpiece, but her meal was a total disaster (are you supposed to be able to slice gravy?). So many factors go into pulling off a fabulous celebration, and we never know who's working with what advantages, so comparison only adds to the stress. Don't do it!