Either way, you need help. And you may even have a little festive fun in the process. Consider it our Christmas present to you. You may be able to earn your spending money tutoring the less academically inclined. Chances are you're more cyber-savvy than your older relatives are.
Most people have to head out of town at some point during the holiday season.
Step in and offer your pet care, house sitting or even elder care services. The key here is effective advertising. Slip fliers underneath your neighbor's doors right now, and they'll think of you first when they're packing up and need someone to walk Fido or check in on Grampa Jim. You may even find you get some repeat customers on other holidays throughout the year. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.